Cultural, Social, and Political Thought (PhD) at University of Lethbridge

Programme overview

The Cultural, Social, and Political Thought major in the Ph.D. program is interdisciplinary in nature. It is based on a cohort learning model that fosters an environment of interdisciplinary engagement and exchange, research, peer mentoring, and collaboration. The overall academic aims of the major are to emphasize the breadth and depth of social, cultural, and political thought and to inculcate the intellectual and practical tools needed to work successfully with community partners and agencies to facilitate social change.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science | Duration: 48 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Programme components: thesis, coursework, comprehensive examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree in a related discipline from a recognized institution and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 (4.00 scale) on all graded master's-level courses, with English language proficiency; applicants must secure a potential supervisor before applying.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

PhD programmes in the sciences list Summer, Fall and Winter intakes; PhD in Education lists a Summer 2027 intake.

Fall 2027 PhD deadline for science PhD programmes is January 15, 2027 (domestic second review May 1, 2027). PhD in Education (Summer 2027): November 1, 2026. Applications open September 1, 2026 for Fall 2027 PhD programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/future-student/graduate-studies/apply

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