Arts & Humanities
Advanced Certificate Art and Art Education
Columbia University, United States
- Degree
- Postgraduate
Arts & Humanities
Columbia University, United States
The Department of French covers French and Francophone literature and cultures, from medieval literature to the twenty-first century, and its PhD is designed to prepare graduates for scholarship. All admitted PhD students receive full funding through the sixth year.
Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: French | Duration: 5-6 years | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States
Students receive training in literary and cultural history and theory before specializing. The MA can be earned in four semesters, the MPhil in three years and the PhD in five or six years.
Recent graduates have taken teaching positions at institutions including Stanford, Georgetown, Williams, Smith and the University of Southern California.
Skill in reading, writing and speaking French, general knowledge of the literature of the French-speaking world and the ability to write clear English are required. Applicants submit one transcript per school attended, a statement of academic purpose, a personal statement and a resume. Three letters of evaluation (at least two from academic recommenders). Writing sample: two required, one in French and one in English with different content, 15-20 pages each, double-spaced. GRE General and GRE Subject scores are not required. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores. Fall 2027 entry application deadline: December 10, 2026.
Intake: Fall
Duration: 5-6 years
Apply through the official page: https://www.gsas.columbia.edu/content/prospective-students
Arts & Humanities
Columbia University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Columbia University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Columbia University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Columbia University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Columbia University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Columbia University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Columbia University, United States
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