PhD in English

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Attend Our Meet & Greet: October 23, 2024

Join us for a Meet & Greet for our English Program. Meet & Greet visits include a walking tour of campus followed by a meeting with the Faculty Program Director and the Graduate Admissions Counselor in a conversational, small group setting to discuss program highlights, curriculum and the application process. Space is limited.

The Meet & Greet will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Please RSVP at the link below.  We look forward to seeing you there!

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Deepen your knowledge of Anglophone literatures

The doctoral program is designed to prepare students to teach at the college level and conduct research in literature written in British, American and/or other Anglophone literatures. 

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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at Marquette University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

A master of arts degree is required for admission to the doctoral program. Prospective applicants are expected to have adequate preparation in English and related subjects. 

Application Requirements

Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.

  • A completed online application form and fee.
  • Transcripts:
    • Submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette1
  • At least two letters of recommendation (three are preferred)
  • A statement of purpose. The best personal statement summarizes your academic interests and achievements and your career goals. Emphasize strengths that may not otherwise be obvious from your application file
  • One or two writing samples reflecting the sort of work you would like to produce at Marquette
  • For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency

1Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record. 

January 15: Application and application materials should be received to be considered for fall term admission.

Financial Aid

Merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) is available. Teaching and research assistantships are available to candidates for both degrees on a competitive basis. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.