Overview

Graduate Romance Languages students at The University of Alabama have the chance to learn and research in an engaging environment, as well as teach while supported by training and mentorship.

Features

The department is committed to providing this training by means of the best facilities and technology available, and by relying on a staff of teachers and scholars with commensurate international experience and expertise.

The Romance Language, Phd program has four main focused areas of study, French, Spanish, and French and Spanish and Linguistics with either French or Spanish.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Quantitative Methods in Linguistics

Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa

Bande Dessinée

Quebecois Lit & Culture

Writing Immigration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

78 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Disciplines

Linguistics View 70 other PhDs in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Writing Sample: In the target language (French, Spanish) the writing sample should be about 10 pages (double spaced) in length and the candidate seeking admission will need to demonstrate a commensurate level of proficiency in the target language as well as critical thinking skills.

Statement of Purpose: The applicant should describe how prior academic experience has prepared them for graduate study in the target language at The University of Alabama (UA) and specify the fields of interest.

Video Recording in the target Language: Submit a 3-5 minute (.mpv4 or .mov format) video recording in which the applicant speaks freely about themselves in a conversational manner in the target language (do not read a prepared text). Then read a paragraph from a target language text of the applicant's choice or a short poem.

A resume

3 letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Out-of-State

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11684 USD / year

≈ 11684 USD / year

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Romance Languages.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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