• DS 8998

    Master's Level Thesis Research
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    Spring 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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    Spring 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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    Spring 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 8999

    Thesis (M.A.)
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    Spring 2026

    Composition and defense of a master's thesis. Students will work under the direction of their primary faculty adviser to complete the writing their M.A. thesis. To be taken in the final semester of enrollment in the European Studies MA program. Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor permission.

  • PHDP 9320

    Fellowship Writing
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    Summer 2025

    This series is designed to support graduate students planning to apply to graduate or postgraduate fellowship opportunities. Over four sessions, participants gain insight into what reviewers are looking for, develop a better understanding of what made past applications successful, begin drafting application materials that highlight their experiences and strengths, receive small group feedback on their personal and research statement ideas, etc.

  • PHDP 9400

    Research Communication: Writing Op-Eds
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    Summer 2025

    This 5 week workshop helps graduate students convert their academic writing and research to make it more accessible for broad audiences. Participants learn strategies and mechanics of writing op-eds (opinion-editorials) and how they differ from academic writing, and have a chance to write their own op-ed pitches.

  • EURS 9998

    Non-Topical Research: Masters Degree
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    Spring 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.

  • CPE 9999

    Non-Topical Research, Doctoral Dissertation
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    Spring 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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    Spring 2026

    PhD level Dissertation Research.