PhD Scandinavian Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The PhD degree is offered in the fields of literature, folklore, and philology. The basic requirements for all students entering the PhD program correspond to the requirements for the MA degree in Scandinavian Studies with concentration in literature, area studies, or philology, as appropriate. Every incoming graduate student should consult with the general graduate advisor upon arrival at UW–Madison.

Department: German Nordic Slavic | Duration: 51 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline January 2) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 51 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include SCAND ST 401 Contemporary Scandinavian Languages; SCAND ST 901 Seminar in Special Topics; SCAND ST 634 Survey of Scandinavian Literature:; SCAND ST 635 Survey of Scandinavian Literature:; GNS 700 Graduate Seminar in Professional Development; SCAND ST 422 The Drama of Henrik Ibsen.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required but may be considered if available; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Applicants should have an MA in a related field. New PhD students will be expected to acquire competencies equivalent to the MA in Scandinavian Studies, and this will be assessed at the time of the preliminary exam. The application requires a writing sample. Applicants without an MA should apply to the MA program. Reentry applicants will need to contact the program before applying for admission.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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