Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geography - Political Economy [Collaborative Specialization] in Ottawa Canada | Carleton University
Carleton University
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,465
(c. USD11,087.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The PhD program provides two specialized tracks:
social transformation geography, focusing on global economic systems; structural shifts and ecological concerns; evolving cultural landscapes; gender-focused geographical studies
environmental dynamics geography, concentrating on ecological processes and human influences; assessment and governance of natural resources
Students may also pursue an interdisciplinary concentration in Political Economy.
Ottawa boasts exceptional research facilities for geographers, including the National Library and Archives of Canada, the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing, Statistics Canada, and multiple federal agencies. Many prominent non-governmental organizations (NGOs) maintain headquarters in the capital. Exceptional research and professional opportunities are conveniently located throughout the city.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The normal requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program is a master's degree (or the equivalent) in geography, with at least an A- average.
A student already registered in the M.A. or M.Sc. program who shows outstanding academic performance and research promise may be permitted to transfer to the Ph.D. program with a recommendation by the Departmental graduate committee.
Applicants whose academic preparation has deficiencies in certain areas may be admitted to the Ph.D. program with the requirement that they complete additional course work.
IELTS - Overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
TOEFL iBT - 86 (20 in reading and listening, 22 in speaking and writing)
TOEFL PBT - overall score of 580.
A student already registered in the M.A. or M.Sc. program who shows outstanding academic performance and research promise may be permitted to transfer to the Ph.D. program with a recommendation by the Departmental graduate committee.
Applicants whose academic preparation has deficiencies in certain areas may be admitted to the Ph.D. program with the requirement that they complete additional course work.
IELTS - Overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
TOEFL iBT - 86 (20 in reading and listening, 22 in speaking and writing)
TOEFL PBT - overall score of 580.
Tuition
CAD
15,465