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PhD of Religion Culture and Society
- Waterloo, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Full-time research doctorate in Religion, Culture, And Society, Run by Religious Studies (Faculty of Arts).
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Religion
- Culture
- And Society
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
- Analyse questions and evidence in the field
- Communicate findings clearly
- Use research and inquiry approaches where included in the curriculum
Career outcomes
- Journalism
- Law
- Social work
- Medicine
- International development
- Business
- Publishing
- Teaching
- Counseling
- Government
- Chaplaincy
Curriculum
- 48 months full-time doctoral programme (thesis). Students take graduate courses
- Complete a research thesis under a supervisor and defend it
- Course lists are in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 80%)
- Or direct entry from an honours bachelor's degree in some programmes; research fit with an approved supervisor and programme-specific documents.
Accepted academic background
Master's (or equivalent) degree in a related field for most PhD programs, Research fit and supervisor, Program-specific documents
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5
- TOEFL iBT 5
Documents you’ll need
- Postsecondary transcripts and degree certificates
- References
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Program-specific supporting documents
How to apply
- Check the programme page for admission requirements and supervisor needs and English scores and deadlines. Create an online application account and apply at least two to four weeks before the deadline. Pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee per program in the applicant portal. Upload transcripts and résumé and program-specific questions and proof of English proficiency and have referees submit references.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,230 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts |
| Department | Religious Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International full-time research graduate students may receive eligible funding packages. Waterloo offers International Doctoral Student Awards and International Masters Awards of Excellence for qualifying students. Eligibility depends on research program and enrollment conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $25,230 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 5.