Overview

The Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University has a long tradition of examining law within its broad social context, drawing on the tools and insights offered by different academic disciplines.

Features

Our faculty members reflect this commitment to interdisciplinarity as we are drawn from a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, history, political science, philosophy, public policy, sexuality studies and human rights.

Programme Structure

Research

Political economy of public and private policing

Organizing and bargaining in the service sector

The experiences of women in drug treatment courts

Internet regulation, privacy and surveillance

Governing biotechnology in Canada

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 6 other PhDs in Legal Studies in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Student insurance

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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

Transcripts of all post-secondary studies

Three letters of reference from faculty members who have taught and/or supervised you (including the MA Supervisor)

Statement of intent

Preference form

Academic CV

Tuition Fee

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International

15465 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15465 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

6601 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6601 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

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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