Doctor of Philosophy in Global Development Studies at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

The PhD in Global Development Studies is an interdisciplinary doctoral program emphasizing research leading to an original contribution to knowledge in the field. Students take Advanced Development Theory and Advanced Doctoral Research Methods and defend a dissertation proposal in the winter semester of year two.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research | Department: Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Entry requirements

The minimum admission requirements for this program are: a Master’s degree with First Class Standing, equivalent to a minimum GPA of 3.70 on a scale of 4.30 (A-) a Master’s degree in International/Global Development Studies, or a closely related social science discipline In addition to the general requirements set out by FGSR for all doctoral applicants, applicants must submit: a 2,500 word research plan setting out in detail their proposed dissertation project and area of research a Letter of Intent outlining their preparation for pursuing doctoral level research, and an up-to-date curriculum vitae.

Domestic applicants: CAD 5,909 a year (2026-2027). Annual program tuition for 2026-2027 from the Graduate Annual Program Fee Schedule; excludes mandatory student fees, medical and dental plan costs. Rate applies to students starting September 2023 or later. Source

International applicants: CAD 10,955 a year (2026-2027). Annual program tuition for 2026-2027 from the Graduate Annual Program Fee Schedule; excludes mandatory student fees, medical and dental plan costs. Rate applies to students starting September 2023 or later. Source

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/gradstudies/apply-to-grad-studies.html

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