Brandeis' English PhD degree program gathers a creative intellectual community for developing original research, writing and pedagogical projects. Founded in 1954, the program has long been ...

Boston College’s Ph.D. in English offers the opportunity to study with nationally recognized faculty in many periods, authors, and critical and theoretical streams. Candidates design their course of ...

No. We no longer require nor recommend the GRE or any other standardized test for admission, and we do not weigh any scores submitted. Yes. We expect either a degree in English or a closely related ...

The Department of English has a national reputation for graduating top-rated teachers, scholars, and creative writers who go on to successful careers in academia and beyond. Our graduate program is ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

The English department offers a wide-ranging course of study that combines historical research with theoretical inquiry in a stimulating, challenging and supportive environment. Our programs are among ...

We are accepting Fall 2026 applications for our Ph.D. programs. We plan to resume M.A. and MFA admissions in Fall 2027. Are you interested in writing and the teaching of writing? Digital composing and ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. A master’s degree in English can prepare students for writing ...

The PhD program at CU Boulder’s ATLAS Institute emphasizes out-of-the-box invention and radical inquiry. Suited to students whose interests transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, ATLAS is a ...

The University of Colorado Boulder (UCB) ranks in the top 50 graduate economics programs in the U.S. Graduate students in our program find they are participating in a program with an excellent job ...