45 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Political Science program at York University takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of politics and is committed to critical thinking and political change.  

The PhD in Cinema and Media Studies at York University, incorporating theoretical, historical and critical approaches to visual media, is designed to encompass a variety of methodological frameworks, cultural practices, and historiographic models.

York University's PhD in Human Resources Management is distinguished by its diverse methodological approach to research and emphasis on pedagogical training. It contributes to the growth of HRM as a unique discipline, while acknowledging its interdisciplinary foundations.

The graduate program in Psychology at York University is one of the largest and most diverse in Canada, with seven different areas of specialization: Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science; Developmental Science; History & Theory; Quantitative Methods; Social & Personality; Clinical; and Clinical-Developmental. 

Join the most diverse doctoral program exploring environmental concerns and approaches related to natural, social, political, cultural, and urban issues. We offer a Environmental Studies degree at York University.

York University offers an MA, an MSc and a PhD in Mathematics and Statistics. In addition, we have a part-time MA program in Mathematics for Teachers, open to teachers interested in upgrading their mathematical skills and experience.

The PhD program in Organization Studies (ORGS) at York University is designed to train students for careers in scholarly research. A major strength of the program is its emphasis on both qualitative and quantitative approaches in research, encouraging multiple perspectives.

The PhD in Finance program at York University focuses on developing ground-breaking research in the field of Finance.

Program is a unique Nursing program at York University developed in response to changing attitudes towards the practice of healthcare.

The phd program from York University focuses on the theory and practice of Communication and Culture.

The Sociology program at York University focus is on critical scholarship, interdisciplinarity and sociological theory.

The Anthropology program at York University focuses on the social/cultural anthropology of contemporary societies. The program is ideally suited to students who are independent thinkers and who value flexibility.

The Biology program at York University emphasizes current research in diverse fields of biology. You will be guided by a group of dynamic and interactive professors, including many award winners (e.g. Steacie Fellows, Young Investigator award, York Research Chairs, Canada Research Chairs).

Our tradition in the Graduate Program in English at York University has always been to challenge the idea of tradition itself, to seek out the limits of established ideas, and to attend to new ones.  

The PhD in Visual Arts at York University is a four year full-time program of study in which individually defined conceptual foci are materialized and disseminated through an integration of art works, research and writing. 

Students perform experimental/observational or theoretical/computational research in mainstream areas of Physics and Astronomy at York University, or are offered the unique opportunity to undertake interdisciplinary projects through collaboration in a number of research centres.

The Operations Management and Information Systems area of the York University offers PhD students the opportunity to work closely with highly productive faculty at the forefront of research in such diverse fields as supply chain management, health care management, social networks, health and safety, innovation and sustainability, entrepreneurial decision making, and data analytics.

This is Canada’s only doctoral degree program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and it is offered at the York University. 

The Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies program from York University focus is on feminist perspectives on women and gender as they intersect with sexualities, race, ethnicity, class, ability and age. It encourages research projects that encompass more than one area.

The philosophy and curriculum of the Graduate Program in Education - Language, Culture and Teaching from York University is grounded in critical thought with an underlying commitment to equity and social justice.