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The Ph.D. in Literature - Admissions

Prerequisites for Ph.D. Program

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • GRE scores (scores for the general test only. Scores must be from an exam you have taken within the past three years.)
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic score (if you are an international student)
  • Working knowledge of a second language and its literature
  • 25 page writing sample (minimum) - multiple samples totaling at least 25 pages acceptable
  • 3 letters of recommendation (minimum)

Application Guidelines

For review purposes, please upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to the GradApply online application.

We regret that we are not able to answer individual inquiries. We receive hundreds of emails, and we are unable to respond to them. We appreciate your understanding.

Graduate Coordinator
Kristin Carnohan
115 Literature Building
(858) 534-3217
litgrad@ucsd.edu

Application Process:
Currently Closed