PhD in English - Asian American Studies in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

University of California Irvine | Irvine United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
84 months

The Graduate Emphasis in Asian American Studies is available through collaboration with multiple departments including Anthropology, Art History, East Asian Language and Literature, English and Comparative Literature, Environmental Analysis and Design, History, Politics and Society, Psychology and Social Behavior, Sociology, and Studio Art. This program requires completion of four courses: two mandatory and two optional. The compulsory courses are Asian American Studies 200A (Theoretical and Methodological Approaches in Asian American Studies) and Asian American Studies 200B (Current Topics in Asian American Studies).


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Admission to the Ph.D. Program in English is determined by careful review of the applicants prior academic performance, writing sample, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and personal statement. Only the GRE general test is required for admission to the Ph.D. in English. Admission is for the following Fall Quarter only. The application and supporting documents (transcripts, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and GRE scores) are required by the deadline.
Writing Sample: One of the most important components of an application is the writing sample. This should be a critically oriented piece that illustrates an applicant's ability to do scholarly research and interpret literary or cultural texts.
GRE Scores,
Grades: A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.50 in the last two years of undergraduate study is recommended to be competitive.
Transcripts: For application review purposes only, scan and upload copies of transcripts for all institutions attended since high school. In the online application, you will be prompted to upload your scanned documents. Please upload both the front and back sides of the transcript. Uploaded transcripts should be recent and include the following: your name, dates of attendance, grades/marks received, credits and grading legend. UCI reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admission process, and rescind any offer of admission made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found. Official transcripts will be requested if and when you are admitted and decide to attend UCI. Do not send official transcripts until this time, unless you are requested to do so.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Tuition USD 26,802

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