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PhD of World Languages and Cultures

Knoxville, United States
English
On campus
PhD

University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus

About the program

A 30-credit graduate degree in language teaching without licensure, With advanced language study and optional tracks in a second language or applied fields.

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

Learners studying World Languages and Cultures can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

World language teacher
ESL teacher
Bilingual education specialist
Curriculum developer
Assessment specialist
Study abroad coordinator
International education administrator
Corporate language trainer
Translator
Localisation specialist

Curriculum

A 30-credit graduate degree in language teaching without licensure
With advanced language study and optional tracks in a second language or applied fields. The programme page does not list individual courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree (or master degree where the programme requires) equivalent to a US degree
With at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for non-US degrees (3.3 with prior graduate work). Programmes may require GRE and set higher standards.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or master degree where the programme requires) equivalent to a US degree from a recognised institution, GRE and departmental application may be required by the programme

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 120
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
English Language Test Results

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	$32,462 - $36,998, $34,730 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Knoxville
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Full-time
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left

Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.