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PhD Social Thought at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The Committee on Social Thought is an interdisciplinary PhD-granting programme. Students study a select number of major ancient and modern texts through discussion groups, tutorials, seminars and independent reading; dissertations focus on more specific scholarly topics.

Faculty: Division of the Social Sciences  |  Department: John U. Nef Committee on Social Thought  |  Intake: Autumn; apply by December 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Programme of study includes coursework, a language requirement, a Fundamentals exam, a teaching requirement and the dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE General Test recommended but not required. Writing sample of up to 30 pages (a short fiction or poetry sample may also be included); letter to the Committee on intellectual interests, proposed work and preparation. Apply by December 1. All Social Sciences PhD students receive funding for the length of the programme: full tuition scholarship, health insurance premium, Graduate Student Services Fee coverage and a living stipend.

Intake: Autumn; apply by December 1

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