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PhD of Communication and Culture
Toronto Metropolitan University
- Toronto, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A research-intensive joint TMU-York doctorate in communication and cultural 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 advanced disciplinary research competence in Communication and Culture
- Evaluate literature critically
- and communicate original scholarly findings. Suggested learning areas: Four-year full-time doctoral programme delivered jointly by TMU
- York University. Advanced study in theory
- Method.
Career outcomes
- Academic teaching and research positions
- Fellowships or residencies with cultural archives
- Think tanks or media labs
- Public
- Private and non-profit sector roles
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time doctoral programme delivered jointly by TMU and York University. Advanced study in theory
- Method and original research on media
- Politics and technology
- Applicants without a communication or cultural studies background may need master's-level courses. Dissertation format is.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum B+ (3.33/4.33)
- Some programmes require A- (3.67/4.33). Statement of research interest
- CV
- Transcripts
- Two or three reference letters and English proficiency.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree awarded after a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised, Accredited institution.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check programme requirements and deadlines on the Application Dates page (international closing date 12 March 2027 unless stated). Apply through OUAC and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts
- Research statement
- CV and reference letters as PDFs in the Applicant Upload portal. Official documents are requested after an offer. Track offers in MyServiceHub. Pay the 2
- 000 CAD international deposit by the confirmation deadline. Apply for a Canadian study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,424 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,100 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Downtown Toronto campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts |
| Department | Humanities and Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $25,424 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $5,100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.