Williamsburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Arts/PhD in American Studies in Williamsburg United States | College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,352
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Sequential M.A./Ph.D. Program enables students to earn both degrees from William & Mary in a shorter timeframe compared to pursuing them at different institutions. While fulfilling all program requirements, participants will produce two in-depth research papers connected to their Ph.D. focus area rather than a single M.A. thesis.
During their initial year, students undertake two semesters of coursework and fulfill their M.A. thesis obligations, followed by three additional semesters of Ph.D.-level coursework while preparing for doctoral qualifying exams. After passing these examinations, candidates will research, write, and defend their dissertation. Throughout this process, students work closely with faculty advisors and committee members.
For detailed information about program expectations, students should review the American Studies Graduate Handbook, accessible through the Program's official website.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
William & Mary uses an online application system. Applicants submit official transcripts, GRE scores taken within the past five years, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample of approximately 20 pages in length, and two short essays detailing intellectual interests and motives for pursuing a graduate degree in American Studies. If English is not your first language, your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores are required and must be sent directly to William & Mary by the Educational Testing Service or IELTS. The TOEFL/IELTS requirement can be waived for applicants who will have received a degree from a college or university in which English is the primary language of instruction. A transcript is required as evidence of successful instruction in English as a primary language.
Tuition
USD
29,352