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About the program
Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in Medieval Studies offered by the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.
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 Medieval Studies. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
- and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.
Career outcomes
- Publishing
- Culture
- Heritage
- and the arts
- Communications
- Marketing
- Advertising
- and public relations
- Journalism
- Broadcasting
- and media
- Leisure
- Tourism
- and travel
- Business
- Finance
- Commerce
- and tech
- Politics
- Policy work
- Diplomacy
- Civil service
- and law
- Education
- Outreach
- Advocacy
- and training
- Research
- Development
- Consultancy
- and venture acceleration
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time research programme. Assessment is by a written thesis examined in an oral viva. Delivered by the School of Literatures
- Languages and Cultures (Central Area).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree or equivalent with at least a B+ average
- Or comparable research competence
- Some units admit strong candidates directly from a bachelor's degree with an A- average. Supervisor and proposal rules are set by each unit. English: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each part)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale
- Cambridge 185
- Duolingo is not among the tests listed.
Accepted academic background
Appropriate master's degree (or equivalent), Research proposal/supervisor requirements set by the graduate unit
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
- Cambridge Speaking 4.0
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,388 - $31,485, $19,937 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $135 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Medieval Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate applicants may seek School of Graduate Studies admission awards and international student awards. Funding availability and eligibility depend on the faculty and graduate program. An award is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $8,388 - $31,485, $19,937 CAD per year. The application fee is $135 CAD. The estimated living cost is $44,724 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5, Cambridge Speaking 4.0, IELTS 7.