PhD Romance Languages and Literature at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The Department of Romance and Arabic Languages and Literatures offers two areas of study at the Ph.D. level: Spanish literature & cultural studies and Latin American literature & cultural studies. Ph.D. students are encouraged to develop their own particular doctoral curriculum according to their fields of interest and to the topic of their dissertation. At the Ph.D. level, we teach and model the complex critical and theoretical skills necessary to conduct literary research.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Career pathways

The PhD in Romance Languages and Literature equips scholars with the research depth, pedagogical training, and intercultural fluency needed for leadership across sectors. Graduates often secure tenure-track or senior teaching positions in Spanish and Latin American studies at universities in the U.S. and abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A recent MA degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university, preferably an MA in Spanish or French and a strong literary background A good foundation in Spanish or French language and literature A minimum GPA of 3.50 GRE not required Curriculum Vitae (CV, resume, hoja de vida ) Three letters of recommendation, preferably from recent language or literature professors submitted through the UC online recommendation system Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended A 500 word statement of purpose, preferably in the target language A writing sample in the target language For non native English speakers: TOEFL scores, the minimum: 520 (paper),190 (computer), or 80 (internet) Oral English Proficiency Test administered by UC before being allowed to teach

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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

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