Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geography: Gender and Women's Studies

Main campus, Montreal, Canada

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# 43QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

20,011 CADTuition Fee/year

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Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This doctoral option is an interdisciplinary program for students who meet the degree requirements in Geography and who wish to earn 9 credits of approved coursework on gender and women’s studies and issues in feminist research and methods. It includes a thesis centrally related to gender and/or women’s studies; the comprehensive examination; required courses in Geography and Women’s Studies; and complementary courses, one of which must pertain to gender and/or women’s issues. A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

TOEFL

86+

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
• Research Proposal • Letters of Reference – two references required for M.A. and M.Sc. programs; three references required for Ph.D. program • Curriculum Vitae

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

4,991 CAD

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

20,011 CAD

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