• HHE 8960

    Supervised Independent Research
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    Fall 2026

    Student will work on a supervised independent research project related to the their area of study or expertise with a member of the PHS faculty.

  • DH 8991

    DH Certificate Core Course: Introduction to Digital Humanities
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    3.82

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    Fall 2026

    A graduate-level introduction to the history, theory, and methods of the digital humanities, this course is required for the new grad certificate in DH. Students will gain an understanding of the origins of DH, the kinds of work done under that label, the opportunities to participate in DH research at UVa, the research insights offered by DH methods, and the applicability of those methods to the student's own research interests.

  • DH 8993

    Digital Humanities Independent Study
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    Fall 2026

    Independent study conducted by the student under the supervision of an instructor of choice.

  • DS 8998

    Master's Level Thesis Research
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    Fall 2026

    Engages students in identification of a research question, a review of the literature and the application of an existing data science tool or technique (algorithm) to that problem. This is a mentored experience and will allow the student to demonstrate their capacity for research and begin to develop a relationship with a faculty mentor in Data Science. Course requires instructor permission.

  • EURS 8998

    Thesis Research (M.A.)
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    Fall 2026

    For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. Students work closely with a primary and a secondary Faculty Advisor, representing two distinct disciplinary approaches, to develop a detailed proposal for their M.A. thesis. Students will work closely with their Faculty Advisor(s) in person, or by e-mail and video-conferencing (e.g., Skype). The proposal must be submitted and approved by the beginning of the final semester.

  • ENCW 8999

    MFA Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2026

    Non-topical research hours taken as part of the Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.

  • EURS 9998

    Non-Topical Research: Masters Degree
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    Fall 2026

    This course is intended uniquely for European Studies Master's students who need this course to reach full-time registration status while completing other degree requirements.

  • COBI 9999

    Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2026

    For doctorial dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.

  • CPE 9999

    Non-Topical Research, Doctoral Dissertation
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    Fall 2026

    Formal record of student commitment to doctoral research under the guidance of a faculty adviser. May be repeated as necessary.

  • DS 9999

    Dissertation Research
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    Fall 2026

    PhD level Dissertation Research.