Overview

What you will learn

The Ph.D. program in English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a highly individualized program of study. There are also opportunities for students to obtain a specialization in ethnic studies; Great Plains studies, human rights and humanitarian affairs, 19th-century studies, and women's and gender studies. We also have certifications in Digital Humanities and the Teaching of Writing.

Diverse opportunities are available for professional development, including the development of scholarly and teaching portfolios, participation in critical/literary study groups, a fiction and poetry reading series, and collaboration with faculty on research, teaching, and creative activities.

Programme Structure

Specializations include:

Composition and Rhetoric
Creative Writing
Ethnic Studies
Great Plains Studies
Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs
Literary and Cultural Studies
Nineteenth Century Studies
Women's & Gender Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 186 other PhDs in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
Transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.
If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
Writing Sample: Provide 15-20 pages of a critical paper in English Studies.
Resume/CV
Personal Statement: This statement should be 1-3 pages and include why you want a degree from Nebraska.
Teaching experience or evidence of teaching potential
Three recommendation letters
Other Upload: A summary of your teaching experience or a discussion of your teaching potential, no more than 2 pages.
Creative writing applicants only: Creative writing sample

Tuition Fee

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International

11205 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 996 USD per credit during 96 months.
National

11205 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 996 USD per credit during 96 months.
In-State

3836 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 USD per credit during 96 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

926 - 1371 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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