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Child and Youth Studies (PhD) at Brock University

Brock University, Canada

Programme overview

A transdisciplinary programme for studying children and youth across traditional boundaries. Students complete a research-based thesis grounded in theory and social science research methods.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Duration: Thesis: 12 terms (4 years)  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Theoretical foundations for the study of children and youth and the application of social science research methods.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a minimum average of 80%. Graduate-level coursework in qualitative or quantitative methods and in sociocultural, bodymind diversity and/or psychological foundations. Application materials: transcripts, a personal statement of research interests (maximum two double-spaced pages, ranking preferred faculty), a recent written work example (maximum 12 pages) or demonstration of professional experience, two references (preferably academic) and a current CV.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: September

Duration: Thesis: 12 terms (4 years)

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