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PhD of English

Middle Tennessee State University

  • Murfreesboro, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Middle Tennessee State University campus

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

  • Program-specific academic eligibility requires confirmation.

Accepted academic background

Relevant prior qualification as specified by the institution.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 61 (4 on the new 1-6 scale)
  • Duolingo 85
  • PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Credential Evaluation (if applicable)
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)
  • Recommendation Letters (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate admission criteria for PhD of English and check any department-specific application requirements. Complete the MTSU international graduate application and pay the applicable graduate application fee. Send official postsecondary transcripts or a recognized course-by-course evaluation
  2. Identification and English test results if required. Provide programme-specific research materials
  3. References or test scores where requested. Await the College of Graduate Studies decision and complete immigration documentation after admission if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$34,364, $30,996 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMurfreesboro
Faculty or schoolCollege of Liberal Arts
DepartmentEnglish
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    200 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.