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PhD Medieval Studies at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Medieval Studies is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Medieval 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: Medieval Studies  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

During Years 1 and 2, students must take a minimum of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) , i.e., 2.0 FCEs in a major field and 1.0 FCE in a minor field. In view of the CMS's interdepartmental nature, some of these courses on the Middle Ages can be taken in other departments, with the approval of the PhD coordinator. MST1001Y may not be counted towards the 1.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants enter with a master's degree in medieval studies or a related field from a recognized university with an average grade of at least A– in the applicant's overall program. Students in the CMS MA program must apply formally for admission to the PhD program on the same basis as all other applicants. All applicants must: Follow the application instructions on the department's website. Complete the forms in which they state the reasons for undertaking graduate studies in the medieval area and their qualifications for applying to do so. Pass the Level One Latin examination before they register in the PhD program. Applicants enter with an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized un

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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