Overview

With a diverse and distinguished faculty, the English (Literature) program at Arizona State University offers opportunities for specialization in traditional areas of literary criticism, cultural analysis and theory, as well as various fields of interdisciplinary study.

A doctorate in literature equips students with a range of highly sought-after skills and competencies: research and analysis of complex material, communication in written and oral modes, collaboration, independence and self-motivation, creativity and adaptability.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in higher education and other fields that value this expertise. Sectors employing high numbers of arts and humanities graduates include: information and communication, financial and insurance, public administration and defense, arts and entertainment, and education.

Career examples include:

archivist
art director
copywriter
criminal investigator or special agent
editor
educator
intelligence analyst
librarian
market research analyst
museum curator, educator or exhibit designer
political analyst
public relations specialist or manager
technical writer

Programme Structure

Students must complete eight graduate courses in any of the following categories:

cultural studies
ethnic studies
gender studies
genre
history and structure of the English language
literature 1500-1660
literature 1660-1900
literature since 1900
literature to 1500
postcolonial or anglophone literatures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 128 other PhDs in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of purpose
resume or curriculum vitae
three letters of recommendation
academic writing sample relevant to the field
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 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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