Overview

The Department of English works to provide its students with a thorough understanding of literatures written in English; to train them for teaching in two- and four-year colleges and in research universities; where appropriate, to transfer and develop those research, communication, and presentation skills to non-academic settings; and to assist them in obtaining appropriate employment inside or outside higher education.

Learning outcomes for English at the University of Miami

Students will demonstrate knowledge of literatures written in English and master methods of literary and cultural analysis.

Students will develop a capacity for professional development, enabling the graduate to contribute to a profession or field of study.

Students will demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate writing and literature courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Transatlantic Literature

Studies in African American Literature

Caribbean Literature

Caribbean Popular Culture

Studies in Race and Diasporic Literatures

Theories of Gender and Sexuality

Studies in Literature and Culture since 1950

Studies in Latino/a Literatures and Cultures

Comparative Americas Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Ph.D. students must complete 54 credit hours (if entering with a B.A.) or 36 credit hours (if entering with an M.A.)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 131 other PhDs in Literature in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose.

Original academic transcripts (by mail, posted to the Director of Graduate Studies)

GRE general test scores

Applicants must rank in the 65% percentile or higher in the Quantitative Reasoning test. There is no minimal score requirement for the other parts of the GRE.

Students from non-English speaking countries must send either TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Three letters of recommendation.

For international students: this form for financial responsibility (required by the US government)

Optional: For Ph.D. applications, this form to apply for an assistantship.

Tuition Fee

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International

17431 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

17431 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

17431 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Miami

1508 - 2603 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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