Study Doctor of Philosophy in English at Middle Tennessee State University in the USA, College of Liberal Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English is offered through the College of Liberal Arts at MTSU and promotes the kind of dual specializations that provide a breadth of knowledge and are often sought in academic employment. Students seek specializations in the fields of American, British, and Global English Literature Composition and Rhetoric Criticism and Critical Theory and Film Studies. Courses are designed as seminars, and graduate students expect highly individualized attention from the graduate faculty. The Doctor of Philosophy in English requires completion of 60-71 hours.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

US$21,852.00 per year

Books and Supplies - 1,260

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Middle Tennessee State University

1301 East Main Street,

Murfreesboro,

Tennessee,

37132, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admissions decisions are based on the department judgment of the applicant capacity, suitability, and preparation for graduate study. Admission to graduate study is not automatically guaranteed by meeting minimum admission requirements.Candidates will be expected to have earned an M.A. degree in English or closely-related field.Students in the Ph.D. program who have earned an M.A. in English at MTSU apply up to 12 hours of course credit from the M.A. program toward the Ph.D. program.

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