PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities

Program focuses on different ways in which human cultures and their multiple forms of expression have developed and continue to develop. You'll have the opportunity to do specialized academic work in the diverse, cultural expressions of humanities that cannot be contained within the bounds of conventional disciplines.The PhD Program is a multi-year program of advanced graduate study whose purpose is to train students to become highly qualified scholars in Humanities. The program culminates in the preparation of a dissertation that makes an original contribution to scholarship in Humanities. The program is open to qualified students who want to obtain advanced scholarly training in the interdisciplinary study of culture in Humanities.The length of time required to complete the PhD is normally five to six years (15 to 18 terms). Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a doctoral degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.