Overview

All students admitted to the Ph.D. program in English will receive fellowship support.

Features

Our aim for the English Ph.D. degree at Southern Methodist University is to graduate comprehensively trained scholar-teachers prepared to assume college and university positions, as well as a range of other non-academic jobs that benefit from advanced academic preparation.

Programme Structure

Research

Advanced Literary Studies

Survey of Literary Criticism

Teaching Practicum

Medieval Literature

Readings: Medieval Literature

Early Modern British Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 13 other PhDs in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

B.A. in English or intensive study of literature in English and a GPA of at least 3.5.

Transcripts from all institutions attended (post high school; unofficial documents can be uploaded to your application).

3 Letters of Recommendation

Résumé

Statement of Purpose

GRE Scores

One 15-20 page writing sample. Please DO NOT send in samples in excess of 30 pages.

International applicants must provide English Language Proficiency scores if their degree does not meet our waiver requirements.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 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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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Dallas

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