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Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies (PhD) at Concordia University

Concordia University, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies deepens your understanding of how humans interact with the world around them, examining the socio-cultural and environmental dimensions of human settlements as they evolve. The degree examines the complex nature of interactions between humans and the environment and looks at how to develop more sustainable livelihoods and settlements.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science  |  Department: Geography, Planning and Environment  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Program options: Thesis. Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements MA or MSc in Geography, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field of study from a recognized university. Admission is contingent on the availability of an appropriate faculty member in the Department to serve as supervisor. Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

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.

Graduate programs admit for Fall, Winter (January) and Summer terms depending on the program; program pages state the start terms.

Graduate application deadlines vary by program; complete applications received by the deadline get priority and some programs continue accepting applications if space is available. The application fee is $103.00 CAD, non-refundable and payable by credit or debit card. Applications are submitted online with a Concordia Netname account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/graduate.html

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