The Doctor of Philosophy program in English with a concentration in literature trains students in various methodologies, pedagogies and areas of inquiry that constitute literary and cultural studies. With a diverse and distinguished faculty, the program offers opportunities for specialization in literary criticism, cultural analysis, theory and various fields of interdisciplinary study. Students graduate with a range of highly sought-after skills and competencies: research and analysis of complex material, communication in written and oral modes, collaboration, independence and self-motivation, creativity and adaptability.
Which department am I in?
Arizona State University, Main campus
Study options
Full Time
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
$40,452.00 (34,13,095)
per year
Books and supplies - 1,908
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Tempe Campus
1151 S Forest Ave,
Tempe,
Arizona,
85287, West, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.