University of California, San Diego

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D. - Literature

Program Description:

The Department of Literature grants the degree of "Ph.D. in Literature" to stress the transnational outlook of its program and to emphasize its stake in theoretical, interdisciplinary, and cultural studies. Students in the Ph.D. program begin with formal course work and develop consistently towards independent research.The first three years of doctoral study are devoted to seminars and independent studies, which culminate in the student' advancement to candidacy at the end of the 10th quarter.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above