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PhD Labour Studies at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Labour Studies is concerned with our many and changing worlds of work. Drawing from ideas and theories from sociology, political science, economics, history, social work, geography and more. Labour Studies also studies labour and social justice movements to assess their demands for workplace, social and political change.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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The PhD in Labour Studies is the newest component of McMaster University’s School of Labour Studies. The only such degree in North America, this PhD program engages closely and critically with the issues of work and labour in contemporary and historical perspective. The program aims to develop a new generation of scholars prepared to contribute to research leadership in the academy, the community, policy arenas and organizations representing working people. As a small interdisciplinary program, students will enjoy strong mentorship from leading scholars in the field and benefit from the strong union and community connections of faculty. PhD graduates will be ready to undertake academic emplo

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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