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115 PhD programmes in Humanities in Canada

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McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Jewish Studies

The Department of Jewish Studies at the McGill University offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Judaica. It welcomes students interested in deepening their knowledge of Jewish history and Jewish texts.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,304/yr
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

English

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English offered by the Department of English in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes intensive and comprehensive learning opportunities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,304/yr
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

History

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History offered by the Department of History and Classical Studies in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes self-directed and comprehensive learning opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,304/yr
McMaster University4,5(68)
Hamilton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

History

History is the study of change and continuity in human communities over time. This PhD in History is offered at McMaster University.

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

Linguistics

In this PhD Linguistics program at University of Victoria, you’ll study linguistics, building a broad and deep understanding of language.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,006/yr
York University4,1(180)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance Studies

The MA and PhD programs in Theatre and Performance Studies at York University  emphasize our collective interest in theatre, performance, and cultural politics.

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

English

This English program at McMaster University combines a long-standing commitment to the exploration of English literatures of all periods with the study of critical theory and cultural studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$3,006/yr
York University4,1(180)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Humanities

The Humanities Program at York University focuses on different ways in which human cultures and their multiple forms of expression have developed and continue to develop.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$8,582/yr
University of New Brunswick4,5(13)
Fredericton, Canada Top 10% in Worldwide

English

University of New Brunswick's celebrated English graduate programs offer both creative writing and academic streams of study, helping students reach both their creative and critical potential.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,476/yr
Simon Fraser University4,1(87)
Burnaby, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

History

Study with award-winning researchers and teachers in Simon Fraser University's Department of History.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$3,074/yr
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Language and Literacies Education

The Language and Literacies Education program at the University of Toronto is offered by the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,441/yr
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

English

One of the strongest and most diversified graduate English programs in North America, the University of Toronto’s Graduate English Department presents a wide array of approaches to the study of literature that includes both rigorous historical scholarship and the innovations of new theoretical, cultural, and interdisciplinary methods.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,441/yr
University of Manitoba4,1(126)
Winnipeg, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

History

As a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History student at the University of Manitoba, you will develop skills in historical analysis and independent research to prepare you for future professional careers.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$4,491/yr
Simon Fraser University4,1(87)
Burnaby, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

English

The Department of English at Simon Fraser University has a selective PhD program. The first two years of the program are designed to provide a necessary grounding for students before they pursue their particular thesis project. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4½ years$3,074/yr
Simon Fraser University4,1(87)
Burnaby, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The Department of Linguistics at Simon Fraser University offers graduate work leading to MA and PhD degrees.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,074/yr

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