8 PhD programmes in Liberal Arts in Canada

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. 

The PhD in Theatre Studies at University of Victoria offers training and mentorship from leading theatre scholars and professionals to support the development of a research project that marks an original contribution to the field of theatre studies.

The Ph.D. Theatre program at University of British Columbia offers students the opportunity to pursue theatre studies through coursework, comprehensive examination preparations and a doctoral dissertation project.  

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

Brock University’s Interdisciplinary Humanities Doctoral Program provides students with a focused context in which to engage with topics integral to the contested notions of knowledge, values and creativity as reflected in the specific fields offered.

Research the dynamic global impact theatre can have on a wide variety of areas. Study the history of applied theatre or examine the interactions between theatre and refugees. We offer a Applied Theatre degree at the University of Victoria. 

The Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program (ISGP) at the University of British Columbia was established in 1971, the first of its kind in Canada. It is one of the only Canadian programs to offer doctoral degrees in interdisciplinary studies, and is possibly one of the largest of its kind in North America.

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