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PhD of American Studies

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque

  • Albuquerque, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of New Mexico - Albuquerque campus

About the program

Humanities option in American studies.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of American Studies. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • American Studies Specialist
  • American Studies Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Course 21 humanities option that needs dean approval. Students complete the General Institute Requirements
  • A pre-thesis tutorial (21.THT) and
  • For most students
  • An undergraduate thesis (21.THU)
  • Working out the subject plan with a humanities advisor.

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

  1. Review the graduate programme and scholarship or assistantship options and its department deadline (Fall 2027 priority 2027-03-01
  2. 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

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts & Sciences, Humanities & Interdisciplinary
DepartmentAmerican Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value69
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational 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.