University of Texas at Austin campus

Arts & Humanities

PhD American Studies at University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin, United States

Programme overview

The University has one of the oldest and most highly regarded programs in American studies, which focuses on the cultural, social, and intellectual life of the United States, as well as the place of the United States and US citizens in the world. Students in the department analyze the American past and present from the perspectives of several disciplines, learn to synthesize their knowledge, and acquire the habits of mind needed for cultural analysis.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 96 semester credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 96 semester credit hours. prepare and defend a dissertation prospectus, which is intended to be an exploratory document and should be no longer than 20 pages, and

Official programme page

Application information

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.

Graduate application fees: $65 for U.S. graduate applicants and $90 for international graduate applicants. Each graduate program sets its own application deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/apply

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities

BA American Studies

University of Texas at Austin, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Summer/Fall (freshman applications open August 1) and Spring enrollment.

Arts & Humanities

BA Anthropology

University of Texas at Austin, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Summer/Fall (freshman applications open August 1) and Spring enrollment.

Arts & Humanities

BA Art History

University of Texas at Austin, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Summer/Fall (freshman applications open August 1) and Spring enrollment.

Arts & Humanities

BA Asian Studies

University of Texas at Austin, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Summer/Fall (freshman applications open August 1) and Spring enrollment.

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.