Overview

The well-balanced English program curriculum at the University of Missouri - Kansas City consists of foundational and advanced courses, research seminars and a dissertation component.

Working with a senior faculty advisor, students will chart their course of study to their interests by selecting courses from their primary discipline in English and a secondary discipline in history, digital and public humanities, or general humanities.

Students will gain valuable skills in critical analysis, collaboration, independent research, communication and more, which are highly-transferable to many professions.

Careers

A Ph.D. in English prepares you for careers in teaching, communications, writing, editing and publishing.
Graduates go on to pursue careers as university professors, writers and high-level administrators with public and private institutions in a diverse range of fields.

Potential careers:

Postsecondary teacher
Author
Editor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Study in English
Theory and Criticism in English Studies
20th- and 21st-Century Studies
Histories of Writing, Reading, and Publishing
Doctoral Research in Selected Fields (for Portfolio)
Research and Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are expected to:

Hold an MA or equivalent in the primary discipline with a suggested GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in graduate coursework.
Provide a brief explanation of academic and professional goals, including a statement of purpose that specifies an intended research topic compatible with the department's faculty expertise.
Submit a sample of written work relevant to the primary discipline and/or to the stated research focus.
Request three letters of recommendation from individuals who are academically or professionally qualified to assess the applicant's ability to pursue doctoral work.

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

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Out-of-State

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9684 USD / year

≈ 9684 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 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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