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PhD French Studies and History at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

The joint PhD Program in French Studies and History allows students to blend rigorous training in historical craft with a broad, multi-disciplinary exploration of the French and Francophone worlds. Housed at both the Institute of French Studies and the History department, students chart their own course between both units, exploring ideas and devising their specific research projects with a wide array of faculty and graduate students.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 72 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Approaches to Historical Research and Writing I; th Century France; Research Seminar: French Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include: Academic Transcripts Test Scores (if required) Applicant Statements Résumé or Curriculum Vitae Letters of Recommendation, and A non-refundable application fee. See French Studies for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 72 credits

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