Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
- a minimum of five years, though candidates almost always take at least six years to finish
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 57
IELTS: 7
Credits
22 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Evanston, United States
Disciplines
Language Studies
Overview
Education
Courses within the department cover major genres, periods, authors, and a broad range of methodological and theoretical approaches. The English program is offered by Northwestern University.
The graduate curriculum is enhanced by frequent lectures and workshops with Northwestern faculty and visiting scholars from around the world. Student-organized colloquia, conferences, reading groups, and dissertation groups provide opportunities for students to present their research to an audience of peers.
Students in this program are also encouraged to participate in TGS’s Interdisciplinary Cluster Initiative program. For more information on how you can have a second intellectual “home” outside of your department or program.
Programme structure
- Examinations: first-year review; for admission to candidacy, language examination to demonstrate competence in a language other than English, oral qualifying examination in area of specialization, and submission of approved dissertation prospectus by end of third year
- PhD Dissertation: must be completed within nine years after original matriculation, though faster completion strongly urged
- Final Evaluations: defense of dissertation
- Other: instructional duties as designated by department
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 57
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admitted students must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree — or an equivalent non-U.S. degree — from a regionally accredited institution.
- TGS will accept applications from international students with 3-year bachelor's degrees.
- You may be considered for admission before you finish your undergraduate degree, but you must complete that degree before you enroll at Northwestern.
In general, to apply to The Graduate School (TGS), you will be required to:
- Submit an application online.
- Pay an online application fee by credit card.
- Submit your Statement of Purpose.
- Upload your transcript or academic record.
- Submit your test scores (if required by your admitting program).
- Upload two to three Letters of Recommendation.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: Non-residents — 13,121 AUD / year (≈ 9,344 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 13,121 AUD / year (≈ 9,344 USD / year)
- Domestic: In-State — 13,121 AUD / year (≈ 9,344 USD / year)
Living costs
Evanston, United States: 1,545–2,106 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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