PhD Hispanic Languages and Literatures at University of California, Berkeley

Programme overview

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers the PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literatures (HLL) with three possible tracks: Hispanic and Latin American Literatures and Cultures, Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Cultures, and Hispanic Linguistics.

Faculty: Graduate Division | Department: Spanish and Portuguese | Duration: 6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Program Overview In close consultation with faculty, the student will develop a specialization in one of HLL three tracks: Hispanic and Spanish American literature and culture (Track 1), Luso-Brazilian literature and culture (Track 2), or Hispanic Linguistics (Track 3). Each track is organized around student areas of interest. Course preparation will lead to the Qualifying Examination, followed by the completion of a dissertation in the field.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Academia & Education, Communications, International.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum graduate admission requirements are: A bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution; A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field. For a list of requirements to complete your graduate application, please see the Graduate Division’s Admissions Requirements page. It is also important to check with the program or department of interest, as they may have additional requirements specific to their program of study and degree. Department contact information can be found on this website.

Duration: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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