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Joint PhD Educational Studies at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

The Joint PhD in Educational Studies is offered by Brock University, Lakehead University and the University of Windsor, using face-to-face seminars, tutorials and distance education. Fields of study are Cognition and Learning; Educational Leadership and Policy Studies; and Social/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Features an individualized plan of study and multiple approaches to course delivery; students may take courses at any of the participating universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Evidence of research competence, normally a master's thesis (or equivalent research capability). TOEFL minimum 600 (250 computer-based) or equivalent for applicants from non-English-instruction institutions. Application deadline October 1.

Main intake: September (Fall). January (Winter) intake for select programs including Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering; May (Spring) intake for Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Forest Sciences.

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

Applications are received continually; recommended complete package dates: February 1 for a Fall start, September 16 for a Winter start and January 15 for a Spring start. The non-refundable application fee is $125 CAD.

Apply through the official page: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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