PhD · Las Vegas, NV, USA
University of Nevada, Las Vegas PhD in Creative Writing
The PhD in English with a Creative Dissertation at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a three-year course of study in English and creative writing that ends with a book-length manuscript of stories, a novel, literary nonfiction, poetry or cross-genre work. Students also take a qualifying exam in three areas of specialization and can gain editorial experience on two literary magazines, Witness and Interim.
- Deadline: January 15 each year (program and graduate assistantship applications)
- Application fee: 95
- 3 years
All admitted PhD Creative Dissertation students are offered a graduate assistantship for three years, with a $21,000 annual stipend, covered in-state tuition and health insurance.
Program site: unlv.edu/english/academics/doctor-philosophy-english. Please confirm the details there before you apply.
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