Winnipeg,
MB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Design and Planning in Winnipeg Canada | University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
|
Winnipeg Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,069
(c. USD4,356)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Design and Planning is an interdisciplinary program overseen by the Faculty of Architecture Doctoral Studies Committee, with Dr. Lisa Landrum serving as current chair. This Ph.D. program is designed for individuals seeking to advance knowledge in design and planning disciplines through rigorous academic inquiry. Ideal candidates will pursue independent study, innovative research, and scholarly creativity. Admission requires evidence of research potential demonstrated through previous academic qualifications, published works, professional presentations, and relevant experience in practice, education, or related fields. The curriculum mandates completion of 12 credit hours, a Candidacy Examination, Thesis Proposal development, and a written Thesis requiring public oral defense. Graduates must exhibit comprehensive expertise in their specialization while producing novel contributions to their field. The program combines structured coursework with extensive research requirements.
Typical Completion Time - 4 years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for admission to the Design and Planning PhD program, you must have a minimum of A Master's degree in Architecture, City Planning, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture or a related field from a recognized institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or equivalent in the last two years of full-time university study (60 credit hours)
Evidence of appropriate research capability (a Master's thesis or practicum and/or peer-reviewed publications or presentations)
A record of appropriate experience in professional practice, post-secondary teaching and/or other pertinent accomplishments and activities
A satisfactory English language proficiency test score, if applicable. IETLS and TOEFL are preferred, but other Faculty of Graduate studies accepted tests will be accepted. Test scores must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) minimum requirements except for the following tests, which require higher scores than the FGS minimum: IELTS: A minimum score of 7.0, Writing score: 6.5, TOEFL (iBT): A minimum score of 94, Writing: 22
Evidence of appropriate research capability (a Master's thesis or practicum and/or peer-reviewed publications or presentations)
A record of appropriate experience in professional practice, post-secondary teaching and/or other pertinent accomplishments and activities
A satisfactory English language proficiency test score, if applicable. IETLS and TOEFL are preferred, but other Faculty of Graduate studies accepted tests will be accepted. Test scores must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) minimum requirements except for the following tests, which require higher scores than the FGS minimum: IELTS: A minimum score of 7.0, Writing score: 6.5, TOEFL (iBT): A minimum score of 94, Writing: 22
Tuition
CAD
6,069