Overview

A variety of geographic, temporal, and theoretical concentrations allow students to carry out innovative and interdisciplinary research projects, often with a transnational focus.

The Ph.D. in Literary, Cultural and Linguistic Studies at the University of Miami moves beyond the traditional Spanish/French binary of Romance Studies to bridge those two critical areas of emphasis with one another, as well as with additional areas of expertise offered by our tenured and tenure-track faculty in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, and Luso-Brazilian Studies.

Graduate training in MLL prepares students to work as teachers and researchers of literary, linguistic, and cultural studies at universities and four-year colleges, as well as to serve in administrative, advocacy, and leadership positions in a range of educational and cultural institutions.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduate students should demonstrate a broad, critical understanding of literary and cultural forms, traditions, products, and processes from the geographies and time periods specific to their fields of study.

Students working as Teaching Assistants will demonstrate the ability to teach innovative, well-crafted, well-received courses in language, literature, and cultural studies at various levels.

MLL will equip its students as innovative and productive intellectuals, preparing them for fruitful careers in scholarship and research within and/or beyond the academy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Transatlantic Literature

Caribbean Literature

Studies in Race and Diasporic Literatures

Literature and Culture since 1950

Latino/e Literatures ant Cultures

Comparative Americas Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Priority admission: December 4
Regular deadline: March 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Literature View 131 other PhDs in Literature in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application (via CollegeNet)
Application fee of $85.00
Official Transcripts (from all Universities)
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GRE Test Scores
TOEFL/ IELTS
Three letters of recommendation (typically, 1-2 pages)
Detailed statement of purpose explaining your research interests and why the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Miami is a good place to pursue your graduate training
Research paper of 15-20 pages in English.
Research paper(s) of 15-20 pages in the primary language(s) of proposed study. (French, Portuguese, and/ or Spanish)

Tuition Fee

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International

29052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

29052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

29052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Miami

1508 - 2603 USD /month

Living costs

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

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