Overview
The Language, Reading and Culture degree at The University of Arizona prepares students to investigate and address a broad range of issues in teaching and learning. Emphasizing a sociocultural perspective, the programs nurture innovative ways of knowing, methods of inquiry, and approaches to problem-solving.
Several degree programs are available in these three areas:
- Teaching and Teacher Education
- Language, Reading, and Culture
- Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theory and Research in Language, Reading and Culture: Biliteracy and Multiliteracies across Languages and Cultures
- Vygotsky and Education
- Language Planning and Education
- Influential Readings in Language, Reading and Culture
- Supervised Field Experiences or Teacher Research
- Curricular Leadership in Literacy and Language
- Teacher Research
- Field Research in Communities and Schools
- Internship
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE®: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL® iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- GRE or MAT (no minimum, within five years of application) - for Ed.S., Ed.D. or Ph.D. applicants only
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume or Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
- English Proficiency (international applicants only)
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 33,011 AUD / year (≈ 23,400 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 33,011 AUD / year (≈ 23,400 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 17,916 AUD / year (≈ 12,700 USD / year)
Living costs
Tucson, United States: 1,171-1,608 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Language, Reading and Culture. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
