PHD in English

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Rentention Rate

98

Diversity

China:

10%

India:

5%

Others:

7%

United Kingdom:

4%

Canada:

4%

United States:

70%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

95%

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

PwC

Google

World Health Organization

Amazon

Microsoft

Bank of America

Cisco

Oracle

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$71,700 / year

Overall Cost

$86,700 / year

FAQs

• What is the dissertation process?
  
  After passing the Qualifying Exam, students become PhD candidates and proceed to develop a dissertation under the guidance of a faculty committee. A final oral defense concludes the process. All degree requirements must be completed within five years of advancing to candidacy.
• What about foreign language competence?
  
  PhD candidates must demonstrate reading proficiency in at least one foreign language relevant to their research. The department administers its own language exams.
• When are admission decisions made?
  
  Decisions are typically mailed within four to eight weeks of the deadline (generally February to March).
• What is the expected academic profile of admitted students?
  
  Most successful applicants have outstanding transcripts, particularly in literature and related disciplines. The emphasis is placed on research potential and writing skills rather than numerical GPA thresholds.
• Can I apply with just a bachelor’s degree?
  
  Yes. Brown admits students directly into the PhD program after a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree is not required; entering with one may allow up to one year of transfer credit if approved by the department.