PhD in English Literature

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

2%

Two or more races:

3%

Asian:

20%

Black or African American:

6%

Hispanic or Latino:

13%

White:

56%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

94%

Top recruiters

BBC

The Guardian

The Times

The Independent

The Telegraph

Penguin Random House

HarperCollins

The Economist

British Council

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Oxford University Press

Cambridge University Press

Gallup

YouGov

Kantar Public

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$28,722 / year

Overall Cost

$43,722 / year

FAQs

• Where do PhD students find housing in Ann Arbor?
  
  Our students live all over Ann Arbor. Some opt for off-campus housing downtown or on the outskirts of Ann Arbor, while others choose on-campus housing.
• I have taken the TOEFL recently and my official scores may not reach you by the application deadline. Is that ok?
  
  Faculty begin reviewing applications shortly after the deadline, so please make sure your scores are reported to us as soon as they are available.
• What is your institution code for the TOEFL?
  
  Our TOEFL/ETS institution code is 1839. You do not need to include a department code. *Please note: You must use the ETS code 1839 (Rackham Graduate School code). We are not able to access scores sent to the code 2528 (general Ross School of Business code).
• Can some of my recommendation letters come in after the application? What is the latest you will accept them?
  
  Ideally, letters should be submitted by the application deadline but recommenders can submit letters at any time, even after the deadline. Please remind them that their letters should be submitted as soon as possible. Please note, applications are reviewed shortly after the application deadline and missing letters may negatively impact your application. See more details within the application.
• I want to change one of my recommenders in the online system. Can I do this?
  
  Yes, you should be able to log into your account and change the information. Please contact [email protected] if you have issues with the form.
• I won’t have time to take the TOEFL before I apply to your program. Is there a way you can grant me conditional admission?
  
  We do not have a conditional admission process. We must have all the required items before we review your application and make a decision regarding admission.
• Can you tell me if I am qualified to apply to your program based on information I give you about my test scores, transcripts, work experience, etc.?
  
  Given the complex nature of the admissions process, we are not able to make any preliminary judgments about the competitiveness of an applicant's credentials. If you are interested in our program, we encourage you to apply. You also can view our class profile page to see a basic statistical breakdown of students who have been admitted to the program, but please note these are general benchmarks, not minimum requirements.
• I went to an international university and am not able to send official transcripts. Can I still apply?
  
  Yes, if your university will not let you access or send official transcripts, we can temporarily use the scanned copies from your application for review purposes. However, if you were offered admission, you would need to submit official transcripts before your offer was processed. Please note, status of transcripts in Wolverine Access will remain as Not Received until official copies are sent directly to Rackham.
• Do I need an MBA or another master’s degree in order to apply to the Doctoral Studies program?
  
  No. We only require a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent. However, about 60% of our applicants do have a relevant master's degree.