Graduate
To browse program-specific information, visit the graduate sections for each English program site:Composition,Film and Media Studies,Literature, andWriting.
TheEnglish Graduate Handbookis available for review.
The Department of English offers several distinguished graduate degree programs, described briefly below.
PhD: English
As one of the first to emphasize critical and cultural studies in the nation, our PhD program has been hailed as a leader of innovation in English studies. Our faculty includes distinguished scholars in cultural theory and criticism, British and American literary history, composition and pedagogy, and film and television studies.
PhD: Film & Media Studies
The PhD in Film and Media Studies with English as the associated department is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental degree that stresses the history, theory, and aesthetics of international cinema, video, television, and new media.
Master of Arts
Master of Fine Arts
Our MFA program is one of the oldest in the country. With internationally distinguished writers among its faculty, the MFA offers intensive workshops in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
Graduate Admissions
Learn more about requirements and how to apply for graduate programs admission.