Overview

The English program at Wayne State University supports two primary concentrations: literature, culture, media, writing studies and rhetoric and composition studies, with numerous subspecialties within and across these two areas.

Careers

Our students can go into these careers:

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Writers and Authors
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Elementary School Teachers
Editors
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
English Language and Literature Teachers
Middle School Teachers
Technical Writers
Library Technicians

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

Creative writing
Film and media studies
Linguistics
Literary and cultural studies
Rhetoric and composition
Technical and professional writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies View 210 other PhDs in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for graduate admission
The Graduate School requires a CV or résumé to be uploaded with your application
Official transcripts: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable as a placeholder, but you will be required to provide official transcripts before you will be admitted to our graduate programs
A statement of purpose: A concise two to three-page statement about yourself and your academic goals.
Two academic letters of reference: We utilize the letters of recommendation to evaluate a student's academic and research potential and strongly recommend that you obtain recommendations from faculty members or other individuals who can specifically comment on those attributes.
Ph.D. applicants writing sample. Provide a research essay from an upper-level undergraduate English course (for those applying without the M.A.) or a master's level English course (for those applying with the M.A.). Please do not submit more than 20 pages of material

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23181 USD / year

≈ 23181 USD / year
Out-of-State

23181 USD / year

≈ 23181 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10697 USD / year

≈ 10697 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Detroit

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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