PhD in English

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Rentention Rate

98

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

96%

Job Placement

90%

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Facebook

Twitter

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Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$14,118 / year

Overall Cost

$29,118 / year

FAQs

• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Areas of study include medieval and early modern literature, Renaissance and Shakespeare studies, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British literature, American literature from colonial to contemporary, modernism, postcolonial and world literatures, poetry and poetics, narrative theory, comparative literature, digital humanities, cultural studies, gender and sexuality studies, environmental humanities, creative-critical writing, and intersections of literature with philosophy, visual culture, and history.
• How is progress monitored and assessment carried out?
  
  Students complete coursework during the first two years, followed by qualifying examinations, submission of a dissertation prospectus, and the dissertation itself. The degree is awarded on the basis of a completed dissertation and its oral defense.
• What funding opportunities are available for research students?
  
  All admitted PhD students receive full financial support, including tuition coverage, a living stipend, and health insurance. Funding is typically guaranteed for up to 5 years, with additional opportunities through fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships.
• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students benefit from access to Stanford’s Green Library and special collections, interdisciplinary research centres, departmental workshops and colloquia, opportunities for teaching, and support for conference travel and research.
• What is the duration of the PhD in English at Stanford University?
  
  The PhD normally takes 5–6 years of full-time study.