Overview
About the program
The Comparative Studies PhD program at Florida Atlantic University is designed as an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study that enables doctoral students to develop expertise within traditional disciplines and across disciplinary and cultural boundaries.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cultural Theory
- Research Design in Social Science
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives
- Advanced Research and Study
- Dissertation Credits
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® — Required
- GMAT — Required
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT — 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- BA, BFA, BS, MA, MS, or MFA degree
- GRE recommended, but not required for admission.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation; at least two from professors whose course(s) the applicant has taken.
- A statement of intent that outlines the applicant’s field(s) of study and describes how your academic background has prepared you for this interdisciplinary program.
- One (1) academic paper, approx. 20 pages in length with scholarly documentation, which demonstrates the applicants analytical and explanatory skills and command of the discipline in the area of the Master’s degree. Candidates who plan to work in lingua are required to submit an academic paper in that language.
- A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
- A competitive TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score is required
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English — TOEFL® iBT 79
Credits
- 48 SCH
- 48 credits post-masters degree
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Boca Raton, United States
Disciplines
- Area & Cultural Studies
- Literature
