St. Catharines,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Child and Youth Studies in St. Catharines Canada | Brock University
Brock University
|
St. Catharines Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,684
(c. USD16,999.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A distinctive cross-disciplinary method for examining childhood and adolescence, pushing students to explore beyond conventional academic borders. This initiative aligns with a global trend embracing interdisciplinary viewpoints in Child and Youth Studies. Learners acquire both theoretical knowledge about young people's development and practical research skills by producing a thesis grounded in social science methodologies.
Professional opportunities
Academic roles in specialized fields like sociology and psychology, alongside interdisciplinary teaching positions at higher education institutions covering areas such as pedagogy, youth development studies, adolescent care, cultural studies, intellectual history, and gender research.
Research roles demanding specialized knowledge about youth experiences
Employment in social welfare organizations serving young populations
Youth support services
Public sector roles in youth-focused agencies
Advocacy work for young people's rights and welfare
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to a PhD program, a student should hold either an appropriate master's degree or, students with a bachelor's degree already registered in a master's program, may convert to PhD studies in year 2 of some of the master's programs. Students will normally be expected to have attained an 80% average and have achieved significant research progress as determined by their supervisory committee.
IELTS - Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no subtest below 5.5. TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score of 80, with no subtest below 19.
IELTS - Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no subtest below 5.5. TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score of 80, with no subtest below 19.
Tuition
CAD
23,684