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    Drama - Theatre History, Theatre Criticism (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    CIP Code: 50.0501
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Applications must be submitted by February 1.

    Contact Information

    Graduate Programs, School of Drama
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-0714
    uwdrama@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    A minimum 3.0 grade-point-average on a 4-point scale (or equivalent measures of performance if a graduate of an institution with no grading system) for those credits earned at the institution awarding the bachelor’s degree OR at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4-point scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits. For more information, please refer to Policy 3.1 Graduate Admissions.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process.
    More Information: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores, while required in the past, are under review. They are not required for this year.
    Additional Instructions
    More information is included in the School's information/application web pages.

    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    Program requirement: Minimum TOEFL iBT: 92. Minimum IELTS: 7.0. Minimum Duolingo: 120

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 10/15/2024
    Deadline Date: 02/01/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 10/15/2024
    Deadline Date: 02/01/2025

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/15/2025
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/15/2025
    Deadline Date:

    Application Materials


    Essay
    3 Recommendation(s)
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose