Overview

Special Divisional Majors from Yale University, differ so widely in content that there is no uniform format, but many of these majors draw from several departments to focus on a particular culture, period, or problem (e.g., French studies, medieval studies, urban studies). Students interested in pursuing a Special Divisional Major in Renaissance studies should visit the Renaissance Studies program website. A Special Divisional Major may not be offered as one of two majors.

Features

Students considering a Special Divisional Major should be aware of its particular demands and risks. They face the challenges of interdisciplinary work and must grapple with the conceptual processes of disparate disciplines. They must establish criteria for selecting courses and organize their courses in order to obtain an adequate base in the fields necessary for advanced work on a specific topic.Students in a Special Divisional Major may get little help in designing their programs. Because they are in separate, independent programs, they forfeit some of the services normally provided as part of a departmental or special major. They must, for example, find their own advisers. Before applying for a Special Divisional Major, students are urged to consult the directors of undergraduate studies (DUSes) in their fields of major interest, who can advise them whether a Special Divisional Major is necessary. Special interests can usually be accommodated within an existing major.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The major ordinarily comprises at least twelve advanced term courses and a senior project.

Advanced courses include all but prerequisites for majors, beginning language courses, and comparable courses.

When appropriate, approval is granted for graduate courses, tutorials, and residential college seminars.

No distinction is made in the Special Divisional Major between standard and intensive majors.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Yale College does not measure credit by credit hours, but by course credits. The course load of a Yale undergraduate is thirty-six-course-credits.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor

School Report with transcript

Standardized test results (ACT or SAT)

English proficiency test results - recommended for non-native English-speakers

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

69900 USD / year

≈ 69900 USD / year
Out-of-State

69900 USD / year

≈ 69900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69900 USD / year

≈ 69900 USD / year

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Haven

Funding

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