Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) German Program By McGill University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

20,011 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program in German Studies take courses in literature, film, and media history during their first two years, before designing a set of comprehensive qualifying exams tailored toward their particular research and future teaching interests. After passing their exams (including language examination(s)), students may develop a doctoral dissertation topic in consultation with a Departmental faculty member. Students enrolled in this program have gone on to teach German Studies and related fields in universities, CEGEPs, or high schools, as well as pursuing careers outside of the academy.

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program in German Studies take courses in literature, film, and media history during their first two years, before designing a set of comprehensive qualifying exams tailored toward their particular research and future teaching interests. After passing their exams (including language examination(s)), students may develop a doctoral dissertation topic in consultation with a Departmental faculty member. Students enrolled in this program have gone on to teach German Studies and related fields in universities, CEGEPs, or high schools, as well as pursuing careers outside of the academy.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

86+
3+
6.5+
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department: • Written Work • Additional Writing Sample – for Italian Studies only: a critical essay, written in Italian if the written work submitted is in English • Research Proposal – which should include a brief personal statement. For the Ad Hoc M.A. in Digital Humanities only, the research proposal should also illustrate the applicant's computational experience (programming languages, digital projects) • Interview – for Russian and Slavic Studies only; where appropriate, by telephone if necessary, with members of the Department's Graduate Committee
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
4,991 CAD

International Students

20,011 CAD
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