English
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Literature, Theory, Cultural Studies (will accept applications for 2027-2028 in fall 2026)
- Rhetoric and Composition (will again accept applications for 2026-2027 in fall 2025)
- Masters (MA)
- Literature, Theory, Cultural Studies (will accept applications for 2027-2028 in fall 2026)
- Non Degree
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Master’s and PhD: 3
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- Writing Sample
- 10-15 page critical essay written for a course in English or one of the other humanities
- CV or Resume
The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.
TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 100
Minimum section requirements:
- Reading: 22
- Listening: 22
- Speaking: 22 (27 to be considered for TA)
- Writing: 22
TOEFL: Essentials: Minimum Overall Required Score: 10.5
Minimum section requirements:
- Reading: 9
- Listening: 9
- Speaking: 9
- Writing: 9
IELTS (Academic Module): Minimum Overall Required Score: 7
Minimum section requirements:
- Reading: 7
- Listening: 7
- Speaking: 7.0 (8.0 to be considered for TA)
- Writing: 7
- Master’s Degree
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| U.S. Citizen | January 9 | No Entry | No Entry |
| International | January 9 | No Entry | No Entry |
| Name: Andrea Furrer Email: furrera@purdue.edu Web: Program Website Address: Graduate Studies Office Department of English Purdue University 640 Oval Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-1356 USA |
- Current master’s students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will be required to submit a new application.