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115 PhD programmes in Humanities in Canada

Classics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Classics programme allows you to concentrate in one of three fields: History, Literature, or Philosophy.

Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy
Dalhousie University's Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy programme is an individualized and self-designed course. Its students work in such emerging fields as environmental studies, health and human performance, marine management, social work, computer studies, indigenous-led resource management, informatics in commerce and business, and international development.

English
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in English programme explores an area of academic research and literary, social, and cultural history. Many graduates hold tenured or tenure-stream university appointments, others have found successful careers in publishing, college teaching, immigration education, digital humanities, information technology, and academic administration.

History
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in History programme offers you the opportunity to gain perspective on the present through study of the past. Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities.

Philosophy
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy programme is part of one of the most active and supportive philosophy departments in Canada and will prepare you for any career, because philosophy is the ultimate transferable skill.
Religious Studies - Gender and Women's Studies
The program at McGill University may also be taken as a Religious Studies - Gender and Women's Studies option where students focus on gender-related issues and feminist research and methodologies.
History
Facilities are available for graduate work in Canadian, European, British, Middle Eastern, Japanese and Chinese History at the University of Victoria, British Columbia. Courses are divided into geographical and topical.
English
In our PhD English program at University of Victoria, you’ll pursue the most advanced, research-intensive degree our department offers.
Religious Studies
The PhD in Religious Studies at University of British Columbia provides training in early Judaism, Christian origins, and religions of the Late Antique Mediterranean.
Philosophy
The PhD in Philosophy at University of British Columbia provides students with intense philosophical training, and can help them transition to careers in philosophical research and teaching.
Medieval Studies
The Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto provides interdepartmental programs in the medieval period, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy.
Ethics and Public Affairs
Students in the Ethics and Public Affairs (EPAF) PhD program at Carleton University will gain a comprehensive understanding of options for solving particular public issues in many different areas.
Linguistics
The Department of Linguistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland maintains strong links between teaching and research, with emphasis on data-driven, theoretically informed inquiry into aboriginal languages, language variation and change, and language acquisition.
Philosophy
The Graduate Program in Philosophy at York University offers rigorous training for MA students in preparation for admission to PhD programs, and supports PhD students in developing a professional research profile.
Linguistics
Linguistics is a discipline that explores the structure of language, its role in human activity, and its relationship to the biological and psychological human organism. This program is offered at the University of Ottawa.
Philosophy
Memorial University of Newfoundland's Department of Philosophy offers a thriving intellectual community where students are invited to explore the nature and problems of human existence and human thought.
Religion
A PhD in Religion at Concordia University Montréal allows you to expand your study into how religious belief continues to impact the world. Concordia's Department of Religions and Cultures is one of the largest in Canada, with faculty expertise in the world's major traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
Humanities
The PhD in Humanities, based in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture (CISSC), can be undertaken in many areas of interdisciplinary expertise at Concordia University Montréal.
French
The French doctoral program at McMaster University focuses on the literatures, films and cultures of the Francophone world.
Linguistics (Applied) and Discourse Studies
Our Linguistics (Applied) and Discourse Studies PhD program is housed in the School of Linguistics and Languages Studies (SLaLS) at Carleton University.