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PhD of Composition and Rhetoric
- Oxford, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Graduate study in the teaching and theory of writing, With a Ph.D. Open for fall admission.
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
- Learners studying Composition and Rhetoric can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Writer and author
- Technical writer
- Postsecondary education administrator
- Copy writer
- Copy editor
Curriculum
- Ph.D. Students take eight seminars in their first two years
- Mixing core foundation courses and electives
- And advise and work alongside teaching assistants in first-year composition (ENG 111) and advanced composition (ENG 225).
Entry requirements
Academic
- US bachelor's degree or equivalent with cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale (some programmes require more)
- Transcripts
- English test scores for non-native speakers and programme-specific materials such as statement
- Writing sample
- Recommendations or GRE. Grade guidance from source: Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale (some programmes require more).
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
US bachelor's degree or equivalent with transcript, 3-year Indian degrees accepted if from a NAAC 'A' or better Division I institution, Programme-specific materials (statement, Writing sample, Recommendations, GRE/GMAT).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadline. Submit the Graduate School application online and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload transcripts
- English test scores (TOEFL
- IELTS
- PTE or Duolingo) and programme-specific materials. After admission
- Take the English Placement Test if an English score was submitted. Provide financial documents (bank statement or assistantship letter) to receive immigration documents
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,474, $40,474 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $425 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Oxford campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Science |
| Department | Composition and Rhetoric |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
171 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $40,474, $40,474 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $425 USD. The estimated living cost is $21,390 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 110.