Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
Students enrolled in a doctoral program have ten years from the first term of enrollment in which to complete the degree.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before May 2027
Language
English
Credits
30 SCH
- The doctoral degree requires a minimum of 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or a minimum of 30 graduate hours beyond the Master's degree.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Columbia, United States
Disciplines
- Language Studies
- Literature
- Linguistics
Overview
About the program
The PhD in Spanish at the University of South Carolina offers to connect this research with issues in Comparative Literature, Trans-Atlantic Studies, Film Studies and other related fields.
In addition, it provides for opportunities to expand collaborative research and teaching venues with other disciplines, such as Linguistics, Anthropology, and History.
Programme Structure
Courses in this program include:
- Literary Theory and Criticism
- History of the Spanish Language
- Dissertation Preparation
- The Teaching of Foreign Languages in College
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)
Required Documents
- Official Transcripts
- MP3 Recording of 3 minutes speaking unscripted language. This should be in Spanish for native speakers of English and English for native speakers of Spanish
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Sample
- Personal Statement
Tuition Fees
- International: 42,729 AUD / year (≈ 29,760 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 42,729 AUD / year (≈ 29,760 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 19,719 AUD / year (≈ 13,734 USD / year)
Living costs
Columbia, United States: 1,434-2,165 AUD / month