Minneapolis,
MN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in French Studies in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
|
Minneapolis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months
The doctoral program expands upon the MA foundation, guiding students to conduct innovative, intellectually substantial, and methodical research within a selected domain of French and/or Francophone studies. Through comprehensive reading in both primary and secondary fields, candidates develop deep expertise to support their dissertation work. Following successful completion of qualifying exams, scholars formulate and execute a targeted dissertation project that presents novel findings and makes a verifiable impact on the discipline.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For the PhD program, an MA in French (or equivalent) is required.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Applicants have generally completed at least 18 credits in French literature and culture. Prospective students whose undergraduate degree is in another field, but who have taken substantial coursework in French and are strongly motivated to pursue literary studies, are invited to contact the director of graduate studies in French.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – Total Score: 79; Writing Subscore: 21; Reading Subscore: 19; IELTS Academic – Total Score: 6.5; Writing Subscore: 6.5; Reading Subscore: 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – Total Score: 59; Writing Subscore: 59; Reading Subscore: 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – Total Score: 180; Writing Subscore: 180; Reading Subscore: 180.
Submission of all application materials submission by January 10 ensures consideration for fellowships and graduate instructorships for the next academic year. New teaching assistants and fellowship recipients are only admitted for fall semester; others may be admitted in mid-year.
Tuition
USD
29,580