Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Law in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,751.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three-year research-focused program designed for future legal scholars who hold an advanced law degree. Throughout their studies, PhD candidates develop and defend a thesis presenting novel research findings that meet rigorous academic publication criteria. Many of our program's alumni have established thriving careers as law professors at universities across Canada and internationally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
PhD applicants must hold an LLM or equivalent degree from the University of Alberta or an institution recognized by the University of Alberta. On an exceptional basis, students enrolled within the faculty's LLM program can seek permission from their supervisor and the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee to enrol in the PhD degree program.The minimum grade point average for the graduate program is a 3.0 on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale. However, the competitive GPA for the PhD program usually satisfies or exceeds 3.7 on the international grade equivalent.TOEFL: minimum 100, 25 minimum on each skill area (internet) or 600 (paper-based). IELTS: minimum overall 7.0, a minimum of 6.0 on each band.
Tuition
CAD
9,406