St. John's,
NL,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Folklore in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
|
St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
4,497
(c. USD3,285.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
As Canada's sole English-language university providing complete folklore programs across all academic levels, Memorial plays an integral role in its distinctive cultural community - one deeply rooted in special ways of life and customs, where exploring and honoring cultural heritage is deemed essential. This creates exceptional prospects for folklorists to develop creative community collaborations and educational engagements.
Over its 50+ year history, Memorial's Folklore Department has established global recognition as a dynamic, creative, diverse, and exceptionally professional academic unit. Fieldwork in ethnographic research forms the cornerstone of folklore education. Graduate students benefit from outstanding library and archival resources, including access to the Folklore and Language Archive and the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media, and Place.
PhD Program – The doctoral curriculum includes coursework, comprehensive examinations, and dissertation research, typically achievable within four years of full-time enrollment.
Program Length (Full-time):
Graduate diploma: 1 year
MA: 2 years
PhD: 4 years
Location:
St. John's campus
Application Cutoff:
Fall term deadline: January 15
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Masters degree in Folklore or closely related field with an average of at least 80 PERCENT
Transcripts Grad Transcript and confirmation of degree Grad Confirmation of Degree Awarded - Transcripts should be uploaded to the online application after your application is submitted.
Two 2 letters of appraisal Grad Reference.
Please submit an updated resume.
TOEFL - An aggregate score of 80 - 92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
IELTS Academic - An aggregate score of 6.5 - 7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
Duolingo English Test - An aggregate score of 115 - 125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands with at least 2 band scores of 60
MET - A score of 59 percent.
Transcripts Grad Transcript and confirmation of degree Grad Confirmation of Degree Awarded - Transcripts should be uploaded to the online application after your application is submitted.
Two 2 letters of appraisal Grad Reference.
Please submit an updated resume.
TOEFL - An aggregate score of 80 - 92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
IELTS Academic - An aggregate score of 6.5 - 7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
Duolingo English Test - An aggregate score of 115 - 125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands with at least 2 band scores of 60
MET - A score of 59 percent.
Tuition
CAD
4,497