Overview

We offer a degree in English at the The University of Alabama.

Features

Each applicant must submit a sample of his or her critical writing (normally an essay of some 20 pages written for a course, or a portion of a master's thesis) and must normally have a GPA of 3.5 or better for his or her master's courses or equivalent graduate work.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Literary Criticism

Workshop In Academic Writing

Politics of Teaching Writing

Composition Theory

Research Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, 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

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

For the English PhD program, successful applicants normally have a GPA of 3.5 or better in master’s or equivalent graduate work.

Statement of Purpose (the first line should mention the desired Specialty Area in the English Department).

Writing Sample: For the English PhD Program, this should consist of 20 pages of critical writing. The writing sample is usually a single essay written for an upper-level English course or an excerpt from a senior or master’s thesis. A strong essay positions your argument in relation to other scholars in the field.

Names and institutional email addresses of three (3) referees who will submit letters of recommendation online via a link that will be sent to recommenders directly by the Graduate School.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Out-of-State

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11684 USD / year

≈ 11684 USD / year

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

United States

850 - 1300 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

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