Overview

The PhD concentration in Rhetoric and Writing at The University of New Mexico requires 51 hours of coursework, comprehensive exams in three areas, a Foreign Language requirement, and a doctoral dissertation.

Features

Typically, PhD students have recently completed a Master’s degree in English with something in excess of 30 semester hours.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Criticism and Theory

Special Topics: Criticism and Theory; Literacy and Cultural Movements

Topics in Language or Rhetoric

Major Texts in Rhetoric

Contemporary Texts in Rhetoric

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 13 other PhDs in Creative Writing in United States

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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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of Recommendation (minimum 3)

Your Letter of Intent has two parts: Part A, Letter of Intent; Part B, Teaching Assistantship Letter.

Writing Sample

All applicants are required to submit unofficial academic transcripts with their application by the deadline of January 15th.

The English Department does not require you to send in official transcripts with your application due on January 15th.

Tuition Fee

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International

29681 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29681 USD per year during 60 months.
National

29681 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29681 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

10808 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10808 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Albuquerque

870 - 1360 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Rhetoric and Writing.

Available Scholarships

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