Program type
Thesis
Humanities (PhD)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
4 years
Credits
90 credits
Start term
Fall
Program overview
The PhD in Humanities, based in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture (CISSC), can be undertaken in many areas of interdisciplinary expertise at Concordia. Our students enter the program with an MA or MFA and come from a variety of disciplines across the humanities, social sciences and fine arts. They benefit from a vibrant academic milieu that encourages innovative thinking and cross-disciplinary approaches to today's vital issues. Some examples of topics being looked at by students in the program include digital culture, First People's studies, globalization and women's studies. Concordia’s outstanding research centres and labs include Milieux, the Media History Research Centre, the Centre for Sensory Studies and the Centre for Expanded Poetics, among many others. Students entering with an MFA or another graduate degree can pursue research-creation projects that combine scholarly investigation with creative practice in a variety of media and platforms
Program structure
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.
Please see the Humanities Courses page for course descriptions.
Humanities PhD (90 credits)
| 6 | credits of Required Courses :
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| 12 | credits of Elective Courses chosen from graduate courses at the 600 level or higher offered by departments in areas relevant to the student’s program of study:
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| 9 | credits of Comprehensive Examinations: |
| 6 | credits: |
| 57 | credits: |
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
- MA or MFA with high standing from a recognized university.
- Portfolio (for research-creation applicants).
- Research or research-creation proposal.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Application process
Application deadlines
FALL
January 15 (all applicants)
WINTER
n/a
SUMMER
n/a
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.