Overview

Specialize in several areas of study, including cognition and communication, Franco-Ontarian and Francophone studies, interpretation, values and ethics, regional and cultural studies, and gender relations and sexuality studies.

Features

Learn to observe and critically assess cultural influences, physical and emotional health as they relate to philosophy, psychology, life sciences, education, economics, and communication.

The Human Studies and Interdisciplinarity program at Laurentian University offers students the opportunity to enhance their problem-solving and communication skills.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Interdisciplinarity, Culture, and Society

Interdisciplinary Research Methods

Theories in Interdisciplinarity

Interdisciplinary Knowledge Dissemination

Field Based Research Placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greater Sudbury, Canada

Disciplines

Sociology View 42 other PhDs in Sociology 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

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three Reference Forms

The “Information about the candidate, achievements and projects” form

The “letter of Intent” form from a member of our program attesting his/her commitment to supervise your thesis research (found in MyLaurentian)

Curriculum Vitae/Resume (to be uploaded via MyLaurentian)

Official Academic Transcript(s) from all post secondary studies* (Please note that current or prior Laurentian University students do not need to request transcripts)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14036 USD / year

≈ 14036 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5720 USD / year

≈ 5720 USD / year

Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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