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PhD History at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

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

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

What you will study

Coursework . With MA degree in history : students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) with a B+ average throughout the coursework. Residence requirement. Residence means students must be in such geographical proximity as to be able to visit the campus regularly and participate fully in the University's activities associat

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, applicants may enter the PhD program with an MA degree in history or its equivalent with an A– average or better. Applicants must satisfy the department of their ability to do independent research at an advanced level. In addition to the School of Graduate Studies online application form, applicants must submit: an Application Information Form three letters of recommendation a 500-word specific research proposal outlining a precise field and area of historical investigation a writing sample of no more than 6,000 words. Applicants who were educated outside Canada, whose primary language is not English, and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction was not Eng

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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