Overview

About the program

The Interdisciplinary Studies program at the University of New Brunswick is supported by over 75 faculty members at UNB Fredericton and UNB Saint John across all major disciplines.

The program is recognized for its high quality students, and its program diversity and flexibility. Previous graduates of the program are employed in academia and in the private and public sector.

Programme Structure

Current students are researching topics such as:

Transgender advocacy
Nurse staffing and adverse events in acute care settings
Evaluation tools used in early education in Latin America
Decolonization of knowledge production in heritage management
Smart grid consumption displays
Exercise response of individuals with health risks
History of public audits in New Brunswick
Forensic taphonomy (study of human decomposition) and stable isotopes
Levels of worry and awareness of community support services among Canadian adults
Women’s experiences as service providers and recipients during economic austerity in Greece
University management of contingent faculty

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericton, Canada

Disciplines

General Studies View 7 other PhDs in General Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

PhD applicants require a Masters degree with thesis, or equivalent research experience, and at least an A- average.

Applicants are to submit:

A background statement that includes an explanation of the different disciplines the candidate will bring to their research topic and how they plan to use them in their research.
A statement of research consisting of a five-page thesis/dissertation proposal (with working bibliography), which includes a paragraph explaining why they wish to pursue the degree
A letter from the supervisor indicating their willingness to supervise the applicant (email is acceptable)
Three academic references
A sample of a sustained piece of academic writing (e.g.,term paper of 15-20 pages, or thesis chapter), solely authored by the candidate
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work taken at any postsecondary institution attended
A completed IDST application questionnaire

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10404 CAD / year

≈ 10404 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5812 CAD / year

≈ 5812 CAD / year

Living costs

Fredericton

Canada

1100 - 2100 CAD / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Fredericton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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