Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting August 2027
Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
48 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Washington, D. C., United States
Disciplines
American and Australasian studies
Overview
Features
The PhD in American Studies degree program at George Washington University strives to provide students with the skills to:
- Demonstrate command of key academic debates in American Studies
- Demonstrate command of key academic debates in one related disciplinary field
- Demonstrate ability to analyze theoretical frameworks and research methodologies central to the study of American culture and history
- Conduct sustained, original research analyzing a range of primary sources, situating analysis in ongoing scholarly debates, & making a significant contribution to field of American Studies
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Students have the opportunity to work with a world-class faculty, whose teaching and research make our department one of the most respected in the country.
- The flexibility of the program allows students to craft their own specific agendas while engaging in interdisciplinary conversations with students and faculty in and beyond American Studies.
- The remarkable resources of Washington, DC – its museums, archives, and non-profit organizations, provide research and training opportunities.
- Our program offers five years of support to all admitted PhD students, which includes a year for dissertation research, free of teaching or other responsibilities.
- Summer funding is available to pursue research travel, study for comprehensive exams, or work on dissertation writing.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GRE: Required
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Form
- Transcripts
- GRE Test
- English Language Proficiency Test
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Application Fee
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you, Non-residents): 28,318 AUD / year (≈ 20,073 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 28,318 AUD / year (≈ 20,073 USD / year)
- Domestic (Applies to you, In-State): 28,318 AUD / year (≈ 20,073 USD / year)
Living costs
Washington, D. C., United States
2,405-4,197 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
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