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PhD of Child and Youth Studies
- St. Catharines, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Child and youth studies degree at Durham GTA with direct entry to Trent's Bachelor of Education.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Child and Youth Studies
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Courses explore how children
- Youth grow
- Learn.
Career outcomes
- Teacher
- Child Protection Worker
- Autism Specialist
- Youth Outreach Worker
- Counsellor
Curriculum
- Courses explore how children and youth grow
- Learn and take part in their communities through interdisciplinary perspectives. Community-based placements
- Undergraduate research and workshops link theory with practice. Guaranteed spaces in Trent's Bachelor of Education are reserved for qualified graduates. Options include Education
- Visual Arts and Creative Writing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master degree in a related field (program-specific)
- Statement of research interest or intent
- CV
- References and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE 60).
Accepted academic background
Master's degree in a related field (programme-specific)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- A passport
- Prior degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- And a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review doctoral requirements for Child and Youth Studies. Confirm research supervision and entry criteria where applicable. Prepare prior degree transcripts
- a statement of purpose
- academic references and any requested research proposal. Submit an application through the institution’s official admissions route. Complete any required assessment or interview. Await the decision and confirm international enrollment requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,926 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $120 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Department | Department of Child and Youth Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 12 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
156 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 19 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,926 CAD per year. The application fee is $120 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, IELTS Academic 6.5.