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PhD in French Language & Literature at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Provides thorough knowledge of French and Francophone literature, its history and major works, with training in advanced research, communication and pedagogy.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Romance Studies  |  Duration: Coursework and examinations expected by end of third year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Sixteen courses (64 units) at 500 level or above, at least one seminar per term, pedagogy training, a written Comprehensive Examination, two qualifying papers with oral defenses, and a dissertation with final oral examination. Near-native French and reading knowledge of another research language required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BA or MA in an appropriate field with broad humanities training, foundational knowledge of the literature, and written and oral competence in French. GRS PhD applicants (Romance Studies): three academic letters of recommendation, personal statement and writing sample.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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