11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The School of Communication at Simon Fraser University has an international reputation for its critical scholarship on urgent social and political problems affecting contemporary societies, locally and globally.

The Literacies, Texts and Languages programme offered by Simon Fraser University develops advanced expertise in meaning-making practices, communicative expression, and cultural interpretation.

The Economics PhD program offered our students at the Simon Fraser University prepares students for a research career. 

The School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of master of arts and doctor of philosophy that are designed for, but not restricted to, individuals graduating with a bachelors or masters degree in criminology, or students with a background in one or more of the behavioral or social sciences.

At the Doctoral level, the Department at Simon Fraser University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Archaeology. 

This Political Science program at Simon Fraser University consists of course work beyond the MA requirements, proficiency in a second language, two comprehensive exams, a thesis proposal, and a thesis.

The PhD Geography program at Simon Fraser University offers an opportunity to stengthen research and analytical skills, while contributing to a deeper or more nuanced understanding of a specific topic within the discipline. 

Simon Fraser University offers an excellent environment for research and graduate Sociology studies.

Simon Fraser University offers an excellent environment for research and graduate Anthropology studies. The institution is home to a variety of world-class research facilities, innovative programs, and world-renowned scholars.

Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS) doctor of philosophy (PhD) program at Simon Fraser University offers interdisciplinary study and research leading to a doctorate. 

The Psychology Department at Simon Fraser University offers two graduate programs leading to MA and PhD degrees.