PhD · Lubbock, Texas, USA
Texas Tech University PhD in Creative Writing
The PhD in English with a concentration in Creative Writing at Texas Tech University combines workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and literary translation with pedagogy courses and seminars in literary studies, research methods and theory. Students take qualifying exams in their genre in the third year and then write a book-length dissertation. A reading series, publishing seminars and job search workshops support writers aiming at academic careers.
- Funding: Fully funded
- 4 years
Four years guaranteed (fifth by application), teaching position with a guaranteed $20,000 a year and tuition and fee waivers.
Program site: depts.ttu.edu/english/grad/phd-english/cw.php. Please confirm the details there before you apply.
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