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Communication Studies: Gender and Women's Studies (Ph.D.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts). Candidates with an M.A. degree will be admitted at the Ph.D. 2 level, thereby gaining credit for one year of resident study. When admitted at Ph.D. 2 level, two years of residence are required for the doctoral degree. The graduate option in Gender and Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary program for students who meet the degree requirements in Communication Studies who wish to earn 9 credits of approved coursework focusing on gender and women's studies, and issues in feminist research and methods.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Art History & Communications  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Doctoral requirements include required courses (9 credits) and complementary courses (9 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed M.A. degree or equivalent; admission depends on a strong fit between the applicant's research interests and those of the faculty. Research proposal (at least 500 words), two examples of academic writing and CV required.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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