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Canadian Studies Ph.D. at Trent University

Trent University, Canada

Programme overview

Discover a community of scholarly champions who will encourage you to pursue your unique research interests, develop expertise in research-intensive areas and participate in critical conversations connected to Canada in a collaborative and vibrant learning atmosphere. This program prepares graduates to become thought leaders in Canadian academia, as well as in a variety of governmental, not-for-profit and private sector roles. Throughout your journey – coursework and a thesis – you’ll broaden...

Faculty: School for the Study of Canada  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Experiential Learning In the Canadian Studies PhD program, you will be able to explore a number of experiential or ‘learning through doing’ possibilities, including participating in a Humanities wide co-op opportunity, or working closely with a community partner in a community-based research project. You can take advantage of opportunities to travel to conferences and workshops, to present pape...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master’s degree with at least high Honours standing in Canadian Studies or a related discipline Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent overall in the Master's degree

Graduate applications are submitted through OUAC; the non-refundable application fee is $125 CDN for research programs, payable to OUAC.

Apply through the official page: https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/admissions

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