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PhD German at University of Oregon

University of Oregon, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in German covers the history of German letters with a primary focus on modernity since the Enlightenment and encourages comparative, theoretically oriented work. Applicants may enter with a BA or an MA.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: German and Scandinavian  |  Duration: 86 credits (BA entry) or 54 credits (MA entry)  |  Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

BA entry: core seminars GER 621-625 and 690, teaching methods, pedagogy, practicum, portfolio papers, electives in GER or COLT and an 18-credit dissertation. MA entry: 24 credits of 500/600-level GER or COLT courses, teaching methods, pedagogy, a portfolio paper and the dissertation.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for an academic career involving research and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants may apply with either a BA or an MA already earned. International applicants: University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies minimums are TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 overall or Duolingo English Test 120; a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution satisfies the requirement. (university-wide minimums).

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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