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Bachelor of Writing and Rhetoric Studies

University of Utah

  • Salt Lake City, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Writing and Rhetoric Studies offered by the College of Humanities at the University of Utah.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop the ability to investigate research questions in Writing and Rhetoric Studies
  • evaluate evidence critically
  • communicate findings
  • and contribute independent scholarly analysis. These outcomes are inferred from the research degree type.

Career outcomes

  • Universities and colleges
  • community colleges
  • public education
  • industry
  • non-profit and public service

Curriculum

  • Theory
  • history
  • methodology and pedagogy of writing and rhetoric plus a specialisation
  • leading to the MA
  • MS or PhD
  • the cohort is about 5-6 students a year across levels.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school (grades 9-12) transcripts
  • No prior college study (otherwise transfer)
  • SAT/ACT optional (required only for home-schooled
  • GED/HiSET or non-accredited US high school applicants)
  • Proof of funds for the I-20

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (grades 9-12) transcripts, No prior college study (otherwise transfer), SAT/ACT optional (required only for home-schooled, GED/HiSET or non-accredited US high school applicants), Proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 110
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Applicable Standardized Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$33,232 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Humanities
DepartmentWriting & Rhetoric Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteInternational students studying on a visa are not eligible for the general University of Utah merit-scholarship grid, but may apply for certain college, departmental, international or emergency scholarships where eligible.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.