Peterborough,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Research in Peterborough Canada | Trent University
Trent University
|
Peterborough Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,276
(c. USD15,988.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
As Canada navigates a period of significant social, economic, and environmental transformation, the need for leadership and specialized knowledge in cross-disciplinary approaches to addressing complex societal challenges has become increasingly crucial. Trent University's Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Social Research (IDSR) leverages the institution's renowned expertise in interdisciplinary social science studies. This program focuses on social investigation, interdisciplinary methodologies, and professional academic practice, offering comprehensive training in theory, research methods, and practical experience. It cultivates advanced scholarship to enhance our comprehension of critical social, material, and environmental concerns that have shaped and continue to affect communities worldwide.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master's degree in social sciences or a related discipline with at least A - (80%) overall
Demonstrated aptitude for theoretical inquiry and applied scholarship
An area of intellectual and research interest consonant with the emphasis and aims of the program
Students are encouraged to identify a faculty member they have determined as a good fit to act as a supervisor. Ideally, prospective students will have made contact with that faculty member in advance of submitting their plan of study and this faculty member has agreed to support the application.
Post-secondary transcripts and graduation certificates (where applicable) of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required. This includes transcripts for courses taken on a Letter of Permission, for transfer credit, or on an exchange program. Transcripts must show all course work completed and grades received. If applicable, evidence of degree completion is required. Transcript must include a grading scale or transcript legend.
Please note - Transcripts are not required to be official and final when applying to the School of Graduate Studies. Official transcripts are only required to be submitted if an applicant receives an offer of admission.
IELTS - 6.5, with no band below 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 93 (with a minimum score of 22 in both speaking and writing).
Demonstrated aptitude for theoretical inquiry and applied scholarship
An area of intellectual and research interest consonant with the emphasis and aims of the program
Students are encouraged to identify a faculty member they have determined as a good fit to act as a supervisor. Ideally, prospective students will have made contact with that faculty member in advance of submitting their plan of study and this faculty member has agreed to support the application.
Post-secondary transcripts and graduation certificates (where applicable) of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required. This includes transcripts for courses taken on a Letter of Permission, for transfer credit, or on an exchange program. Transcripts must show all course work completed and grades received. If applicable, evidence of degree completion is required. Transcript must include a grading scale or transcript legend.
Please note - Transcripts are not required to be official and final when applying to the School of Graduate Studies. Official transcripts are only required to be submitted if an applicant receives an offer of admission.
IELTS - 6.5, with no band below 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 93 (with a minimum score of 22 in both speaking and writing).
Tuition
CAD
22,276