Doctoral students in the LLC program at the University of Pittsburgh pursue their questions and interests and collaborate with faculty on research projects and in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
Career Pathways
Through a combination of coursework, research collaborations with faculty, and teaching and supervision practicum experiences, students are prepared for careers such as:
- Research and teaching universities
- Research institutes
- Educational non-profits
- Educational consulting
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Special Topics - Language and Literacy
- Research Methods
- Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Supervised Research - Language, Literacy, and Culture
- Teaching Practicum
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- The GRE exam is not required.
- Applications are submitted through the Pitt Education Online Application Form.
- There is a non-refundable application fee of $50 (USD) to be paid by credit card.
- Your online application must include (a.) a Goal Statement (b.) your resume or curriculum vita; and (c.) contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation.
- Transcript submission
- Submission of a professional writing sample in the form of a previously completed term paper, master's thesis, article, etc. that does not exceed 20 pages in length. The paper can be uploaded as part of your online application.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 66,838 AUD / year (≈ 47,378 USD / year)
- Out-of-State — 66,838 AUD / year (≈ 47,378 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 37,915 AUD / year (≈ 26,876 USD / year)
Living costs
Pittsburgh, United States: 1,620-2,742 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities are available for Language, Literacy and Culture.
