Nova Scotia,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in French in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,522
(c. USD8,984.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The French Department at Dalhousie University is accepting applications for its Doctor of Philosophy program in French studies.
Research focus areas
Literature
French literary works from Medieval to Early Modern periods; contemporary and modern literature from France, Québec, and Francophone regions: encompassing literary criticism, fiction, film studies, poetic theory, dramatic arts, visual culture, and interdisciplinary cultural research.
Linguistics
Both theoretical and practical linguistics covering these domains: comparative analysis, vocabulary studies, word formation, language in use, second language acquisition, meaning studies, social aspects of language, specialized terminology, discourse analysis, and translation studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have
- First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing
English language requirement:
- Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 92
- MELAB: 85
- IELTS: 7
- CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
- Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE): A-
- Pearson English Test PTE Academic: overall score of 65 and nothing below 54
The application deadline for September admission is April 01.
Tuition
CAD
12,522