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PhD Cinema Studies at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Cinema Studies is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Cinema Studies graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Cinema Studies  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The student's program of study must be approved by the Cinema Studies Institute (CSI). Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows: 1.0 FCE required courses: CIN2100H and CIN2101H . Students who have already taken these courses, or their equivalent, will be required to enrol in alternate course sel

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Application information

Entry requirements

Letter of intent outlining the academic ambitions, including possible thesis topic, the applicant aims to pursue in the program. Three letters of recommendation. A writing sample. Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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