Overview

The Joint PhD in Educational Studies program at Lakehead University offers flexible learning environments, utilizing face-to-face seminars, tutorials, and distance education.

Through the three fields of study available, the Joint PhD promotes scholarly inquiry and the production of new knowledge within the context of a research culture.

Program highlights Include:

Individualized plan of study
Multiple approaches to course delivery
Site-based, rotation across home universities
Distance Education (computer literacy required)
Inter-university teams of instructors and supervisory committees
Comprehensive portfolio - an innovative personalized approach to comprehensive examinations
Flexible residency requirements - four terms (two consecutive)
Unique opportunities for collaboration and networking
Full time studies or a combination of full time and part time studies

Programme Structure

Fields of study offered in this program include:

Cognition and Learning
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Social/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thunder Bay, Canada

Disciplines

Education View 34 other PhDs in Education in Canada

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of research competence normally demonstrated by a master's thesis. Students who have not completed a thesis must submit evidence of equivalent research capability.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12666 CAD / year

≈ 12666 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5388 CAD / year

≈ 5388 CAD / year

Living costs

Thunder Bay

Canada

1149 - 1720 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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