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Master of Cultural, Social, and Political Thought
- Lethbridge, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural, Social, And Political Thought is a interdisciplinary doctorate in critical and political theory at the Lethbridge campus of the University of Lethbridge.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and carry out independent research in Cultural
- Social
- And Political Thought. Evaluate relevant scholarly literature and communicate research findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: thesis-based programme with 9-18 credit hours of graduate courses
- A comprehensive examination and a thesis.
Career outcomes
- University research
- Academic teaching
- Research and development roles related to Cultural
- Social
- And Political Thought
- Appointments depend on qualifications and experience.
Curriculum
- Thesis-based programme with 9-18 credit hours of graduate courses
- A comprehensive examination and a thesis. Research draws on feminism
- Poststructuralism
- Postmodernism
- Settler colonialism and postcolonialism and critical theory
- Applied to gender
- Race
- Class
- Justice and power
- Using discourse analysis
- Ethnography and qualitative interviewing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the discipline or a related one with at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 20 graded courses
- Most thesis programmes need a supervisor secured before applying
- English proficiency required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the discipline or a related one (MMgt: any degree, Less than 5 years post-degree experience, Non-business degree), Most thesis programmes also require a supervisor to be secured before applying
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section
- PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part)
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Completion Evidence
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission requirements
- fees
- supporting documents and deadline. Secure a potential supervisor if the programme requires one. Apply or resume your application online at the university website and pay the 150 CAD fee online. Have official transcripts mailed directly to the Admissions Office. Referees submit letters online. Have English test scores sent by the testing body (conditional language admission exists). Contact the International Centre (the admissions office) for study permit questions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,195, $18,195 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lethbridge Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts & Science |
| Department | Cultural, Social, and Political Thought |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible full-time University of Lethbridge graduate students are considered for competitive internal graduate research funding, Including the University of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award. Award amounts, Programmes and terms vary, Funding is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,195, $18,195 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,100 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section, PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part), Duolingo Cambridge 176.

