UT Dallas Marketable Skills

Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities

Upon successful completion of the PhD in Humanities, students will have attained advanced knowledge and skills for the study of history, philosophy, literature, visual and performing arts and their intersection. They will be able to pursue research at a high level of quality and teach in the areas of their expertise at any level.

  • Mastery of complex bodies of knowledge
  • Advanced research skills
  • Ability to produce new knowledge
  • Professional skills and networking
  • Verbally defending complex arguments
  • Experience constructing extended narratives and arguments
  • Understanding how presentation methods should shift according to audience