Overview
In the Law and Society program from University of Victoria, you’ll work closely with your supervisor as well as experts in other disciplines, such as political science, Indigenous governance or sociology.
Features
- You’ll study for a candidacy exam and work on a doctoral dissertation. You’ll defend the culminating work in an oral defense.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Graduate Seminar in Law and Society
- Graduate Seminar in Applied Legal Methodology
- PhD Candidacy Examinations
- PhD Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Disciplines
International Law Business Law Legal Studies View 6 other PhDs in International Law in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A curriculum vitae
- A full dissertation proposal (five-page maximum). You can revise this proposal during your time in the program
- A sample of your research writing, e.g. a completed segment of a master’s thesis or published article
- The names and email addresses of two references. Your references should be professors or another authority familiar with your academic work
Tuition Fee
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International
2640 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2640 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
2093 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2093 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Victoria
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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