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PhD History and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

A joint degree PhD program is available with the Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. Admission to this joint degree program must be granted by both the Department of History and the Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies upon entry or at the point of screening. For more information on and requirements for this degree, please see the Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies section of this Bulletin. The PhD is a research degree.

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

What you will study

Sample required courses: Prob & Meth in Mideast Studies; Approaches to Historical Research and Writing I.

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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 History for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 72 credits

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