Key information
- Duration: Full-time (60 months)
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027 — Apply before Feb 2027
Overview
Upon completion of course work, the English Language and Literature Ph.D. student at Catholic University of America takes a comprehensive exam consisting of three parts: literature of an historical period; literary theory and the history of criticism; and an individualized field in which the dissertation is to be written.
Features
- The dissertation, a substantial piece of original research, gives the doctoral program its capstone.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Pursuing a degree in English at Catholic University provides a unique opportunity to study literature in the nation’s capital, a vibrant city for literature and the arts.
- As part of a class, you might walk the same streets that Walt Whitman did during the Civil War, catch a performance of Hamlet at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, or take the Metro to hear Marilynne Robinson read from her latest book.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL® iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Prospective students should apply
- to the PhD program if you wish to earn a PhD in English, and already hold an MA in English
- to the MA/PhD program if you wish to earn a PhD in English and do not already hold an MA in English
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 19,502 AUD / year (≈ 13,824 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 19,502 AUD / year (≈ 13,824 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 19,502 AUD / year (≈ 13,824 USD / year)
Living costs
Washington, D. C., United States — 2,405–4,197 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships opportunities are available for English Language and Literature. In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account.