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PhD of Culture, Literacy and Language
University of Texas at San Antonio
- San Antonio, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctorate in applied linguistics, bilingual education and Mexican-American cultures.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop the ability to investigate research questions in Culture
- Literacy and Language
- evaluate evidence critically
- communicate findings
- and contribute independent scholarly analysis. These outcomes are inferred from the research degree type.
Career outcomes
- University professor (about half of graduates)
Curriculum
- Three focal areas: applied linguistics
- bi-literacy and bilingual education
- and Mexican-American
- Chicana/o and Latina/o cultures in an interdisciplinary setting. Full degree requirements are listed in the UT San Antonio catalog.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
- Programme-set GPA (usually 3.0
- Last 60 credit hours may be considered)
- Transcripts and FCSA/NACES credential evaluation
- Purpose statement
- Resume
- Recommendation letters
- GRE or GMAT where the programme requires
- English proficiency.
Minimum GPA
3.5
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's (or master's where the programme requires) from an accredited institution or equivalent, Programme-specific requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 85 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.0. (exams from 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,988 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education and Human Development |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $28,988 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.0. (exams from 2026-01-21), Duolingo 120, IELTS 6.5.