PhD Indigenous Studies at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

As a PhD student in the Indigenous Studies program, you will develop a higher degree of specialization and advanced training in research. Our program reflects interdisciplinary approaches to research and scholarship that have been developed by Indigenous Studies over the years in its curriculum overall. These include an emphasis on Indigenous scholarship, Indigenous epistemologies, a strong ethical commitment to Indigenous rural and urban communities, and a high regard for peer review processes.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The PhD in Indigenous Studies program accepts applications for Fall entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Department of Indigenous Studies offers programs of study leading to a PhD in Indigenous Studies. The PhD program consists of a combination of coursework and a substantial thesis component.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the PhD in Indigenous Studies program, you must have a minimum of a Master's degree in Indigenous Studies or in a related discipline approved by the Indigenous Studies Graduate Committee as well as a minimum grade point average of 3.50 in the last 60 credit hours of course work.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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