Program Overview for PhD in English in Canada:
A PhD in English is an invitation to explore and master an area of academic research and literary, social, and cultural history.
PhD students at Dalhousie are given every opportunity to:
- present original work in the Department
- attend national and international conferences
- publish original essays in academic journals
- teach undergraduate English courses
- become involved in ground-breaking research with faculty
- prepare for an academic career
Applicants to Dalhousie's PhD program are eligible for a Killam scholarship nomination. PhD students are funded by the Department for the first four years of study and are encouraged to apply for external funding every year. By the third year, and after Comprehensive Exams, PhD students are able to teach up to 4 half-credit undergraduate courses of their own.
The eligibility for PhD in English in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
For PhD you need:
- First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing
Choosing a thesis supervisor:
It is not necessary to secure or approach a supervisor before applying to Dalhousie. PhD applicants, however, should review our faculty profiles to ensure appropriate supervision is available for the proposed project. Many students are attracted to Dalhousie for particular faculty who are specialists in a research area.
PhD candidates are expected to confirm an appropriate, interested, and available supervisor by January of the first year of the program. Once enrolled in the program, PhD candidates are expected to apply for external funding to fund the remainder of their study.
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in English to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD in English in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the PhD in English are:
The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in English in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD in English in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
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