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PhD of English

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A one-year research master's in English completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in English in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in english in research master concepts
Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Project Assistant
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Independent research project in English guided by a supervisor
Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

3.0 GPA on all previous graduate-level coursework (some exceptions); master's (or bachelor's
by department) degree; official transcripts
English proficiency
GRE if the programme requires it; department requirements apply
PhD: 3.0 on all previous graduate-level coursework (some exceptions); departments set own requirements

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree (master) or master/bachelor degree per department (PhD); official transcripts, English proficiency scores, GRE only if the programme requires it; proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 64
Cambridge C1
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the research area
supervisory arrangements and doctoral admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
previous qualifications and any requested research proposal or references. Submit the application with supporting documents. Provide language evidence and pay any application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,848 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Carbondale
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	School of Literature, Writing, and Digital Humanities
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.