Program Overview
Trent University's Canadian Studies doctorate program enables students to delve into original research while exploring Canada's unique identity and global perspectives. This interdisciplinary program offers expertise in five specialized fields, fostering collaboration with renowned faculty and research assistantships. The program prepares graduates for careers in academia, social services, and advocacy, leveraging Trent's pioneering role in Canadian Studies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Join the national conversation as part of the only interdisciplinary Canadian Studies doctorate program in the country. 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. At Trent, 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. And you’ll push the boundaries of study with the combined support of expert faculty and academic resources from two universities.
Careers:
Prepare for further studies or a career in education, social services or the non-for-profit and advocacy sectors.
Other:
Join a university celebrated for its role in developing the field of Canadian Studies. Gain experience with available summer research assistantships. Trent provides a minimum level of funding for the first four years of the program.
Entry Requirements:
- **Master's degree (or equivalent) with at least high honours standing in Canadian Studies or a related discipline.
- Two Letters of Reference: Academic references are required.
- Proof of English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English usage, both written and oral, is essential to pursue graduate studies at Trent University. It is required for applicants to demonstrate an adequate level of English proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Applicants who completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA are exempt from this requirement. If you have completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university where the primary language of instruction is English, the School of Graduate Studies is prepared to consider alternate proof of English language proficiency.
- Plan of Study: A detailed Research Statement / Plan of Study (400-600 words) in which you explain your intention in applying for Graduate Studies and your overall expectations of the Ph.D. program.
- A Writing Sample: Submit a sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. Writing samples preferred format is PDF.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Proficiency in English usage, both written and oral, is essential to pursue graduate studies at Trent University. It is required for applicants to demonstrate an adequate level of English proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Applicants who completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA are exempt from this requirement. If you have completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university where the primary language of instruction is English, the School of Graduate Studies is prepared to consider alternate proof of English language proficiency.
