Section 2. Graduate Study in English at UCSB
The Department of English offers two closely related graduate programs: an MA/PhD program for students who have completed a BA, and a PhD program for those who come to UCSB with a MA in English. Both programs include extensive coursework in literature, a language examination, two qualifying examinations, and a doctoral dissertation. Both the MA/PhD and the PhD are designed as five-year programs.
The Department is currently able to offer five years of full support during the academic year and provides funding when available after the fifth year. Currently, students receive a fully funded quarter in their first year (tuition, fees, and stipend) when they enter the program. Students who have advanced to candidacy receive another fully funded quarter in their fifth year. Part-time Teaching Assistantships (TAships) provide an additional source of financial support, and cover graduate student tuition and fees, as well as a stipend. Other sources of funding are available, including competitive UCSB fellowships that provide release from teaching. We also have a strong track record of external grants to support student research.