Overview

Doctoral students in French at University of Virginia gain both deep knowledge of a specialized field of study and broad familiarity with literatures and cultures in French from their origins to the present.

They also develop strong pedagogical skills through training and experience.

Features

Requirements for the doctoral program include coursework, a series of increasingly focused research statements, qualifying exams, and a substantial independent research project.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Finding your Voice in French

Finding Your Voice in French: Podcast Edition

Image, Text, Culture

Writing Black Francophone Literature and Performances

Sharing Human Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies View 210 other PhDs in Language Studies 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

The online admissions application. Our online application system asks you to identify whether you are applying to the MA or PhD program.

Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic work, preferably in advanced literature or civilization courses.

A writing sample in French, preferably an academic research paper or an excerpt of an undergraduate thesis that suggests the applicants research interests. The sample should give readers an indication of the applicant's capcity for critical thinking and scholarly writing. It should reflect the skill level of the author and should not have been systematically corrected by a native speaker or professor.

A personal statement of the applicant's intellectual interests, academic preparation, and motivation for undertaking graduate studies in French and Francophone Studies.

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

34302 USD / year

≈ 34302 USD / year
Out-of-State

34302 USD / year

≈ 34302 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20480 USD / year

≈ 20480 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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