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About the program
Interdisciplinary research doctorate in argumentation studies.
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
- Develop subject knowledge related to Argumentation Studies. Areas of study described in the supplied curriculum include: Double courses on the history of argumentation theory (fall) and contemporary interdisciplinary approaches (winter)
- plus an audit course on advanced topics
- followed by doctoral research.
Career outcomes
- Human resources
- conflict resolution
- policy development
- research
- education
Curriculum
- Double courses on the history of argumentation theory (fall) and contemporary interdisciplinary approaches (winter)
- plus an audit course on advanced topics
- followed by doctoral research. A 500-800 word statement of research interest is required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 77%
- Plus supervisor or programme approval
- References and a research statement. English scores set per programme (IELTS 6.5-7.0
- TOEFL iBT 83-100).
Accepted academic background
Master's degree in the relevant discipline (some programmes admit strong bachelor's graduates directly; see programme profiles)
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100
- PTE Academic 68
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Select the correct intake and apply on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and qualification records. Provide language proficiency evidence when required. Complete any additional department requirements for graduate admission. Pay the application fee if required. Check the application status and admission decision. Accept an offer and arrange the study permit documents if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,897 - $27,267 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Windsor |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | Philosophy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Competitive graduate entrance scholarships and departmental awards may be available to eligible full-time research-based graduate students, subject to minimum grades, departmental nomination and programme-specific exclusions. Do not assume a guaranteed award or an identical amount for all graduate programmes. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,897 - $27,267 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 68.

