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PhD of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque
- Albuquerque, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies is an on-campus doctoral programme of 90 credits in the University of New Mexico College of Education & Human Sciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced subject knowledge in Language
- Literacy and Sociocultural Studies. Strengthen critical interpretation
- creative or scholarly expression
- and presentation of subject knowledge through research-oriented study and evaluation of evidence. Research-specific competencies depend on the approved doctoral project and supervision.
Career outcomes
- Potential fields and roles include Language Services Associate
- Editorial Assistant
- Cultural Research Associate. Academic and research roles may require additional experience. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Seminar in Language-Literacy
- Seminar in Educational Studies
- Dissertation Seminar
- Practitioner Research
- Introduction to Qualitative Research
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master degree or bachelor degree as the department requires
- Each department sets its own GPA
- Test
- Writing sample and reference requirements
- English proficiency required.
Accepted academic background
Master degree or bachelor degree as the program requires, Program-specific requirements set by each graduate department
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme and scholarship or assistantship options and its department deadline (Fall 2027 priority 2027-03-01
- final 2027-05-01). Apply online to UNM and pay the 70 USD fee. Submit official English proficiency scores if needed. The graduate department reviews the application. Receive the admission decision and any assistantship or scholarship offer. Accept and submit financial and academic documents showing first-year funding. Receive the I-20 and attend the visa appointment. Arrange travel and housing and arrive on campus.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,132 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education & Human Sciences |
| Department | Language, Literacy, & Sociocultural Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International Amigo Scholarship may enable qualified international graduate students to pay resident-rate tuition. Graduate scholarships are competitive; departmental nomination or programme-specific requirements can apply. Award is not automatic or guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,132 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,838 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.