Overview

Bring your intellectual curiosity and with the support of world-class faculty members, complete an original piece of research relating to Canada. Throughout your journey – coursework and a thesis – you’ll broaden your knowledge of the study of Canada and its place in the global context and add your own voice to the scholarship.

Features

At Trent University, in the Canadian Studies program, your expertise lays the foundation for your work in five possible fields of study including culture, heritage and the arts; environment and place; policy, economy and the state; identities and social movements; and feminist, gender and women’s studies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

And you’ll push the boundaries of study with the combined support of expert faculty and academic resources from two universities.

Join a university celebrated for its role in developing the field of Canadian Studies.

Gain experience with available summer research assistantships.

Prepare for further studies or a career in education, social services or the non-for-profit and advocacy sectors.

Trent provides a minimum level of funding for the first four years of the program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 19 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts

Two Letters of Reference

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Plan of Study

A Writing Sample

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8090 CAD / year

≈ 8090 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8090 CAD / year

≈ 8090 CAD / year

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Oshawa

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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