PhD Italian Studies at University of California, Berkeley

Programme overview

The graduate program offers in-depth training in the field of Italian Studies, leading to the PhD degree. The program begins with a strong foundation in the critical analysis and historical understanding of Italian literature and encourages exploration of a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas.

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

What you will study

Normative Time Requirements Total Normative Time Total normative time is six years.

Career pathways

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

We select our graduate students on the basis of their record of academic achievement in the past, and their promise of future success in scholarship and teaching. A bachelor's degree in Italian is preferred but not absolutely required for admission; however, applicants with degrees in other fields must have already undertaken significant coursework in Italian studies. We accept applications from students holding a bachelor’s degree from Berkeley or elsewhere, and from those who hold a master’s degree or Italian Laurea. Applicants from Italy should also be aware of the significant differences between the PhD degree and the dottorato di ricerca.

Duration: 6 years

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

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