OpenFieldPh.D. in Literature - Institute of Philosophic Studies (Braniff Graduate School)
University of Dallas · Irving, Texas, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite interdisciplinary doctorate investigating the Western literary tradition, classical Greek and Roman epic poetry, philosophical poetics, and Renaissance drama.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full tuition scholarships plus Braniff Teaching Fellowships $20,000/year
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Master's or bachelor's degree in literature, philosophy, or classics with GPA 3.5+; Greek or Latin proficiency preferred
- English Language
- TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 7.0+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE General required
- Application Materials
- 20-page analytical literary writing sample and statement of intent
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of academic recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Dallas's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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