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PhD · Houston, Texas, USA

University of Houston PhD in Creative Writing and Literature

The PhD in Creative Writing and Literature at the University of Houston combines advanced creative writing with literary study and admits up to 20 new students a year across its two genres. Applicants need an MA in English or an MFA in Creative Writing. Founded in the late 1970s as the Southwest's first graduate writing program, it draws on Houston's multicultural setting and its lively visual and performing arts scene.

Up to five years of teaching assistantship with tuition remission; starting salary listed as $20,104 for nine months.

Program site: uh.edu/class/english/programs/graduate-studies/phd-creative-writing. Please confirm the details there before you apply.

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