207 PhD programmes in Language Studies in United States

The English program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is dedicated to the study of English language and literature in all of its various historical, cultural, and theoretical aspects.

The English graduate program at the University of Oklahoma offers a vibrant intellectual community with specializations in literary and cultural studies, rhetoric and writing, and creative writing.

The Department of English at Lehigh University has a focus on Literature and Social Justice, the outcome of a multiyear effort to revitalize the traditional period-based approach to literary studies.

The Francophone, Italian and Germanic Studies - Germanic Studies program offered at University of Pennsylvania takes a forward-looking perspective on developments in the field.

The Department of French and Italian at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees in French and in Italian. 

The PhD in Hispanic Studies at Texas A&M University is an interdisciplinary program with three intertwined concentrations: Visual Cultures, Linguistics, and Literature. The program prepares it's students for a career in fields such as education, translation, communications, diplomacy, health and social services.

The PhD program in English at Texas A&M University prepares students to become leading scholars, excellent teachers, and active members of the academic community by fostering critical engagement with the discipline of English Studies and its interdisciplinary practices.

At Indiana University Bloomington we offer a doctoral degree in Second Language Studies to our graduate stuidents .

At Florida State University, whether you earn a doctorate, specialist or master’s in English Education, you’ll go on to flourish in classrooms and beyond.

The Department of English at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to degrees in English at both the master’s and doctoral levels. Students in the MA and PhD pursue one of three areas of emphasis: English Studies, Creative Writing (also known as the Program for Writers), and English Education. 

The Department of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign offers programs of study leading to the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. 

The Ph.D. in Language and Information Technology at Carnegie Mellon University focuses on developing the next generation of scientific and entrepreneurial leaders.

The English program at Northwestern University offers advanced study and research in literary history, criticism, and theory, with excellent opportunities for interdepartmental and interdisciplinary study. 

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers graduate degrees with specializations in German, French, and Spanish.

The Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to degrees in Hispanic Studies at both the master’s and doctoral levels.

Our Italian graduate program at Indiana University Bloomington is led by faculty committed to both serious humanistic research and innovative teaching. 

The Ph.D. program in Linguistics and Applied Language Studies (LALS) at the University of South Florida prepares students for research and teaching in the interdisciplinary field of Applied Linguistics.

This English (English Education) program at Arizona State University is designed for a wide range of students with diverse interests, backgrounds and professional goals. It is ideal preparation for your career as an expert teacher of English, or as a scholar, researcher, curriculum developer, teacher educator or leader in the field of English education.

Close student-faculty mentorship and an emphasis on applied research prepare graduates of the Ph.D. in English Education program at University of Virginia for careers in university settings or at research organizations. 

Around the world and here in Charlottesville at the University of Virginia, Spanish is a key language of connection and community.