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PhD Germanic Literature, Culture and Theory at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Germanic Literature, Culture and Theory is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Germanic Languages and Literatures graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Germanic Languages and Literatures  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework. Applicants admitted on the basis of a master's degree must take a minimum of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including: GER1000H , with an average grade of at least an A–. At least 3.5 FCEs by the end of Year 1. Any remaining courses required for the degree by the end of Year 2. Course selection may include 1.5 FCEs in a department other than

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the PhD program requires an appropriate master's degree in German from a recognized university, with an average grade equivalent to at least a University of Toronto A– in the applicant's overall program. Applicants must satisfy the department that they are capable of independent research in German at an advanced level. Three reference letters. Admission is based upon the applicant's academic record, a writing sample, a Letter of Intent (500-word maximum), and the evidence of the reference letters. Admission to the PhD program requires an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university that includes at least 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in German language, litera

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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