Study Doctor of Philosophy - English at Old Dominion University in the USA, College of Arts and Letters

Doctor of Philosophy - English

USA

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What will I learn?

Old Dominion University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in English degree. It is an innovative program that integrates digital humanities, writing studies, literature, rhetoric, discourse, and cultural studies, offering opportunities for creative reinterpretation of these fields within the discipline of English. Students may pursue full- or part-time study through a combination of on-campus and distance learning courses. This program prepares students for academic careers, as well as other careers in which reading, writing, and critical inquiry figure prominently the program also helps students professionalize within their current careers.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Letters

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$21,352.00 per year
Dominion House Deluxe Single 11,027 (Annual Cost)
Application deadline

01/02/2027

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Old Dominion University - Norfolk Campus

5115 Hampton Boulevard,

NORFOLK,

Virginia,

23529, South, United States

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$21,352.00 per year
Dominion House Deluxe Single 11,027 (Annual Cost)
Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Old Dominion University - Norfolk Campus

5115 Hampton Boulevard,

NORFOLK,

Virginia,

23529, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A completed master's degree (or its equivalent) in English or in an appropriate field from a regionally accredited institution of higher educationA minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) overall for the master's degreeTOEFL scores if applicableA 1500 word statement of the applicant's academic and professional goals and discussion of how the Ph.D. in English will contribute to the achievement of those goalsThree letters of reference from sources capable of commenting on the applicant's readiness for advanced graduate study in EnglishA writing sample of at least 15 double-spaced pages on on a topic related to the applicant's expertise

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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