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Diploma of Languages and Cultures

Vanier College

  • Montreal, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Languages and Cultures is a 3-year full-time doctoral research degree offered by the School of Language, Literature, and Media at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Languages and Cultures. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • University lecturing or research in English
  • Film
  • Linguistics
  • Education
  • Sociology or cognitive science departments

Curriculum

  • Research degree with no taught timetable: you carry out an independent project in Languages and Cultures under academic supervision and report it in a thesis. Study lasts 3 to 4 years full time
  • A supervisory board meets twice a year to review progress.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • College-wide DES or equivalent plus Math TS/SN 506 (or cegep equivalent 201-015-RE)
  • Apply on SRAM as "Social Science with Mathematics" per programme page.

Accepted academic background

Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES) or recognised equivalent; applicant must already hold valid status in Canada

Language tests

  • French B2 (TCF tout public

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for this program. Check current applicant eligibility and the program admission period. Submit an application through the official college admissions website. Select one program and submit the required academic records. Provide French proficiency evidence when required. Complete any additional selection assessment if requested. Review the admission decision and confirm acceptance when offered.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,530 - $23,860 CAD
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Program details

CampusMain Campus, Saint-Laurent
Faculty or schoolPre-university programmes
DepartmentArts and letters
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay3
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.