Overview

The course of study balances coverage of national literary traditions with innovative methods and topics such as literature and science; literature and environment; translation; gender and sexuality studies; and race studies.

Features

Students at University of California, Davis graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in English, or demonstrated skill in creative writing for careers as professional writers.

There is an option to complete an MA in literature, but it is not a stand-alone program.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Writers' Workshop

Literature

Creative Writing: Fiction

Creative Writing: Poetry

Literatures in English II: 1700-1900

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davis, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Writing sample

Statement of Purpose

Personal History & Diversity Statement

Three letter of recommendation

TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable

Copies of transcripts

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

30691 USD / year

≈ 30691 USD / year
Out-of-State

30691 USD / year

≈ 30691 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13140 USD / year

≈ 13140 USD / year

Living costs

Davis

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Davis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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