English - DOCTORATE (PHD)

DEGREE OVERVIEW

The PhD in English prepares students at the most advanced stage for the interpretation and composition of texts. The PhD program emphasizes rigorous critical study in the fields of rhetoric, composition, critical theory, cultural studies, literary studies, pedagogy, and technical writing.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The PhD program enhances students’ awareness of their literary and cultural environment and prepares them for a career in higher education as a rigorous scholar and inspirational teacher. PhD students benefit from:

• award-winning faculty recognized for excellence in teaching and research
• low faculty-to-student ratio and small class sizes
• an individualized program of study
• competitive funding for eligible students
• opportunities to teach first-year writing and sophomore literature courses or to work in the Writing Centerflexible scheduling (full time, part time, afternoon, evening)

LEARN MORE

• Admissions requirements
• Degree curriculum (scroll down to course list)
• Degree information in the University Catalog
• Program accreditation

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Teaching at research universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges
• Editing and publishing
• Technical writing
• Digital media

DEGREE OPTIONS

PhD in English

The PhD requires 30 semester hours of coursework beyond the MA, followed by a minimum of nine hours of dissertation work. After completing their coursework, PhD students must pass a written comprehensive examination. The degree culminates with a defense of the dissertation.

UTA English - Graduate Studies

WHY CHOOSE US?

• Research-1 Doctoral University (Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education)
• No. 3 fastest-growing doctoral public institution nationally (Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac)
• Awarding-winning faculty recognized for excellence in teaching and research
• Low faculty-to-student ratio and small class sizes

GET STARTED

Take the next step toward investing in yourself by learning more about our English - DOCTORATE (PHD) program.