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128 PhD programmes in Literature in United States

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English Language and Literature

Join our community of critical thinkers and creative writers to reimagine worlds across styles, genres, and mediums, engaging our ever-changing world with this English Language and Literature PhD programme from University of Tulsa.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$21,225/yr
The University of Arizona4,3(46)
Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Language, Reading and Culture

The Language, Reading and Culture degree at The University of Arizona provides a vehicle for training specialists who wish to prepare themselves for leadership roles in reading or bilingual/ESL education, and those seeking advanced academic preparation in these areas. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$23,400/yr
Miami University4,7(10)
Oxford, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Literature

The BA-MA, MA, and Ph.D. degree programs in English and American Literature at Miami University enable students to deepen their knowledge of literature and culture through graduate work in different historical periods and genres.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$14,931/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,3(17)
Urbana, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Slavic Languages and Literatures

At the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, we offer a phd degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures.

D.B.A. Full-time On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
Catholic University of America4,2(29)
Washington, D. C., United States Top 6% in Worldwide

English Language and Literature

The Ph.D. in English Language and Literature at Catholic University of America is conferred upon completion of 54 credit hours of course work following the B.A., a comprehensive exam, and a dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,824/yr
Yale University4,3(51)
New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

East Asian Languages and Literatures

We offer a phd degree in East Asian Languages and Literatures at the Yale University. Students concentrating in Chinese or Japanese literature are encouraged to take at least one term course in Western literature or literary theory. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsFree
Arizona State University4,3(226)
Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

English (English Education)

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$27,810/yr
New York University4,3(109)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French Studies and French Literature

As a multidisciplinary program, the Institute of French Studies offers three Joint Ph.D. degrees: one in French Studies and French Literature at New York University, one in French Studies and History, and one in French Studies and Anthropology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Arizona State University4,3(226)
Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Spanish Literature and Culture

The PhD program in Spanish Literature and Culture at Arizona State University consists of two specializations: Spanish literature and culture.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$27,810/yr
University of South Carolina3,7(6)
Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Spanish

The PhD in Spanish at the University of South Carolina allows students to conduct research in Spanish and Latin American literary and cultural studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$29,760/yr
Texas A&M University4,1(19)
College Station, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

English

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$24,326/yr
Binghamton University4,1(55)
Binghamton, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

Graduate programs in the Department of Comparative Literature at Binghamton University possess a long-standing commitment to critical theory and a progressive understanding of the discipline.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$24,500/yr
New York University4,3(109)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature and History - Russia

The Comparative Literature and History - Russia degree allows students to take advantage of New York University’s strengths in Russian literature, history, and culture in a range of departments. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Georgia4,1(55)
Athens, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Language and Literacy Education

This Language and Literacy Education program from University of Georgia prepares graduates to construct knowledge that leads and advances the field of language education. Students may specialize in areas including English Education; Reading Education: Children’s Literature and Language Arts P-5 or 6-12; World Language Education; and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture

The Field of Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture at Cornell University offers students interested in pursuing advanced studies of the literature, culture, religion(s), and intellectual history of any given region in East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$20,800/yr
Catholic University of America4,2(29)
Washington, D. C., United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures

At the Catholic University of America, students on the Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures Ph.D. level may specialize in Ancient Northwest Semitic languages (ANWSL) or Near Eastern Christian languages and literatures (NECLL). Students generally continue from an M.A. degree in the department.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$15,360/yr
University of Nebraska-Lincoln4,5(6)
Lincoln, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Modern Languages and Literatures

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

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$31,182/yr
University of Washington4,2(53)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Asian Languages and Literature

The Department of Asian Languages and Literature at University of Washington offers a variety of graduate degree programs in literature and linguistics. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$33,171/yr
University of Oklahoma4,5(30)
Norman, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$11,128/yr
Florida Atlantic University4,1(24)
Boca Raton, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Comparative Studies

The Ph. D. in Comparative Studies at Florida Atlantic University has three tracks: Cultures, Languages and Literatures (CLL), Culture, Society and Politics (CSP), and Design, Aesthetics and the Arts.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$19,056/yr

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