Overview

Our students draw connections across genres, relate theory to practice and work creatively on research projects.

In this English and Literary Arts - Literary Studies program at University of Denver, you'll teach various courses in literature and writing and develop your skills as an educator.

Features

You'll also be able to customize your professional development by organizing your own reading series, attending conferences and collaborating with faculty to publish original research.

The curiosity, work ethic and analytical skills you'll cultivate throughout your studies can help you establish successful a career in both academic roles and professional settings that value communication and creative problem solving.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Small class sizes, allowing you to work one-on-one with some of the best writers and literary scholars in the country.

Degrees tailored to your specific talents and interests, with major areas for research including creative writing, modern and contemporary British literature, American literature, American multicultural literature and Anglophone literatures, genre studies, and literary theory and rhetoric.

Courses outside the traditional literature model, including writing workshops, individually designed tutorials and colloquia devoted to teaching and professional development.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literacy Education View 31 other PhDs in Literacy Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper.

Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.

Letters of Recommendation

Required Essays and Statements

Résumé

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

14725 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14725 USD / year

≈ 14725 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14725 USD / year

≈ 14725 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 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

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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

Denver

Funding

Scholarships Information

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