How long does it take to take to earn a Ph.D. in English at Stanford?
The typical time to degree is 6 years, although it is quite possible to complete all the requirements in 5 years. The first two years are spent in coursework and the qualifying examination. The third year is spent preparing for the oral exam which is usually taken during the spring quarter. By the beginning of the fourth year students have defined a research project and present this to their committee in a dissertation colloquium. The remaining time is spent researching and writing the dissertation.
