Overview

Features

The American Studies and Culture degree at Washington State University aims to achieve both breadth of knowledge in US cultural history and depth of knowledge in an interdisciplinary area of specialization.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Proseminar in American Cultural Studies

Frameworks in American Cultural Studies

Contemporary Practices in American Cultural Studies

Contemporary Theories of Race and Ethnicity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pullman, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 24 other PhDs in American and Australasian 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Writing Sample

A recent sample of scholarly or critical writing (15–20 pages).

A Statement of Purpose

Describe your intellectual areas of interest, and why you believe the American studies program at WSU is a good place for you to pursue those interests. Also mention any teaching experience you have had.

Three Letters of Recommendation

Request letters on institutional letterhead from persons capable of evaluating your qualifications for graduate study, professional potential, and, if applying for a teaching assistantship, your abilities as a teacher. Once you submit your application, your references will be contacted automatically through the online application system and asked to submit a recommendation form electronically.

Academic Transcripts

Your most recent undergraduate and/or relevant graduate transcripts. If you attended Washington State University, you do not need to submit transcripts from WSU as these are available to the Graduate School.

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

15109 USD / year

≈ 15109 USD / year
Out-of-State

15109 USD / year

≈ 15109 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7041 USD / year

≈ 7041 USD / year

Living costs

Pullman

United States

904 - 1507 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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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

Pullman

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