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115 PhD programmes in Humanities in Canada

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University of Waterloo4,1(94)
Waterloo, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

English

The English programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in literary scholarship, rhetoric, digital media, and discourse analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,578/yr
York University4,1(180)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

The objectives of the Linguistics and Applied Linguistics PhD program at York University are to educate candidates in linguistics and applied linguistics. The program approaches the study of language from a variety of perspectives, with a primary focus on language in its social context. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$8,582/yr
York University4,1(180)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

History

The Graduate Program in History at York University fosters intensive examination of historical questions using a variety of approaches. These include gender, transnational and comparative, economic, political, cultural and social history.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$8,582/yr
McMaster University4,5(68)
Hamilton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Cognitive Science of Language

Based in the department of Linguistics and Languages at McMaster University, the PhD program in the Cognitive Science of Language is interdisciplinary and includes faculty from Humanities, Science, and Health Sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,006/yr
University of Victoria4,2(25)
Victoria, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

In our Philosophy PhD program at University of Victoria, you will explore and research advanced philosophy topics. You’ll receive mentorship from a supervisor who’s an expert in your field of study and work to generate a dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,006/yr
McMaster University4,5(68)
Hamilton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Philosophy is used to clarify and interpret important concepts such as truth, God, mortality, beauty, knowledge and reality. These concepts play an important role in our self-understanding and our interpretation of the world. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,006/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(196)
Vancouver, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Classics

Classicists study the languages, literature, material culture, and history of Ancient Greece and Rome. The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at University of British Columbia offers a PhD Classics with the option of three streams: Classics (language-based program), Ancient History, or Classical Archaeology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,068/yr
University of Saskatchewan4,2(38)
Saskatoon, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

History

The Department of History at University of Saskatchewan has thesis-based M.A. and Ph.D. programs. We specialize in eight signature research areas. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,887/yr
Carleton University4,4(75)
Ottawa, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide

English

Carleton University’s PhD English program recognizes the shaping power of cultural context for understanding the production of literature. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$11,105/yr
University of Manitoba4,1(126)
Winnipeg, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Individual Interdisciplinary Studies

The Individual Interdisciplinary Studies program at the University of Manitoba provides students with a proven track record the opportunity to combine substantial aspects of existing programs – of at least two units – into a unique syllabus that lies outside traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,491/yr
Carleton University4,4(75)
Ottawa, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide

History

Our innovative PhD History program at Carleton University combines traditional academic strengths in historical theory, historiography and primary research. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$11,105/yr
University of Manitoba4,1(126)
Winnipeg, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The PhD degree program in Linguistics is offered by the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba and is strongly research-oriented.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,491/yr
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

History

The Department of History at the University of Toronto offers a broadly diversified program of graduate studies leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Instruction is offered in all major areas of historical scholarship/

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,441/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,1(53)
St. John's, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide

English

The English Department at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a dynamic and productive community of full-time faculty members engaged in active research programs, graduate supervision, and publication of literary scholarship and creative writing.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,216/yr
Western University - Canada3,9(58)
London, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

History

The Doctoral Program in History at Western University - Canada trains select graduate students to be professional historians—world-class researchers, teachers, and scholars.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,810/yr
Queen's University4,2(35)
Kingston, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

History

The History PhD course from Queen's University students complete their coursework in their first year, selecting from a wide array of graduate-only seminars focused on diverse regional and thematic topics. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,128/yr
University of Guelph4,2(61)
Guelph, Canada Top 7% in Worldwide

History

At the University of Guelph, we offer our graduate students a phd program degree in History. Join us! The Tri-University Doctoral Program requires sufficient knowledge of a second language and the successful completion of a qualifying exam,  a colloquium, major and minor fields, and a dissertation in one of nine areas of research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$11,093/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,1(53)
St. John's, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary PhD

The Interdisciplinary PhD (ID PhD) program at Memorial University of Newfoundland is intended for students whose academic interests cross multiple academic disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,216/yr
University of Alberta4,2(136)
Edmonton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Department at the University of Alberta offers programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,522/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,1(53)
St. John's, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide

History

Memorial University of Newfoundland offers unique opportunities for the study of history. As the home of the Maritime History Archive, the Folklore and Language Archive, the Centre of Newfoundland Studies, and several other research collections, the St. John's campus supports innovative and interdisciplinary research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,216/yr

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