Graduate Programs

Explore our Graduate Programs

For graduate students, the Department of Romance Languages offers programs of study leading to the degree of master of arts in Romance languages, French, Italian, or Spanish and to the degree of doctor of philosophy in Romance languages or Spanish.

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Master’s Degree

Students can pursue a master’s degree in French, Italian, or Spanish, or combine two of these fields for an MA in Romance Languages. In addition to their coursework, students in the MA program carry out a year-long research project in close consultation with an advisor.

Master’s Requirements 


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Doctorate Degree

Doctoral students pursue a special interest within the wider context of Romance languages and literature while developing a thorough familiarity with several fields. Our PhD program was designed to equip students with the tools necessary for high-level engagement with literary issues as well as the ability to examine challenging literary or theoretical perspectives.


Graduate Courses

Graduate students in the Department of Romance Languages complete coursework under the guidance of faculty specialists who work on all aspects of the Romance-speaking world, including North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.


Graduate Student

Funding Your Graduate Studies

The Department of Romance Languages offers eligible students full support in the form of graduate teaching fellowships. Typical support for MA students is 2 years of funding, and for PhD students, 5 years of funding.

Funding and Research Support


Prepare for Your Career

Learn about actual alumni jobs and discover resources to help you prepare for your chosen career path.

Career and Professional Development

Our Graduate Students

Connect with our vibrant community within the Department of Romance Languages.

Resources for the Graduate Community


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Dept. of History Pierson Lecture: "Trans Berlin: The World's First Trans Politics, Berlin's Queer Golden Age, and the Rise of Fascism, 1918-1933" Apr 8 Gerlinger Hall