Queen's University

Overview

The PhD in Cultural Studies at Queen’s University is an interdisciplinary research degree that examines the production, circulation, and experience of culture across various societies. This program enables you to craft a research project that may incorporate elements from the humanities, social sciences, and arts, as well as relevant research-creation methodologies.

What you'll study

The program is research-oriented, combining coursework, research training, and dissertation work. Students engage in academic community activities that foster scholarly development and the dissemination of research findings.

Coursework may include:

• Cultural Studies Colloquium

• Cultural Studies Theory

• Critical Methodologies in Cultural Studies

• Art History

• Classics

• Computing

Research and dissertation components involve:

• Developing an original research project that aligns with Cultural Studies approaches and chosen methodologies.

• Completing a doctoral dissertation or an equivalent final research output, which may be thesis-based or include research-creation elements, subject to approval.

• Receiving ongoing supervision and reaching academic milestones throughout your candidacy.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

• Specific GRE/GMAT and GPA minimums are not outlined in the current information.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): overall score of at least 7.0

• TOEFL iBT: a minimum score of 88

• PTE Academic: a minimum score of 65

Other required documents

• Writing sample: approximately 10 pages, double-spaced, saved as a PDF named <PhD-LASTNAME.FIRSTNAME writing sample> (a concise research essay is preferred).

• Curriculum Vitae (CV): saved as a PDF named <PhD-LASTNAME.FIRSTNAME CV>. Applicants should exclude the “professional experience” section from the online template.

• Statement of Interest: detailing your research interests and their alignment with the program.

• Community-based research applicants: should highlight relevant experience in the CV and/or Statement of Interest.

• Research-creation applicants: must provide documentation of relevant projects through hyperlinks in the Statement of Interest and/or CV, or submit electronically.

Career prospects

Graduates of the PhD in Cultural Studies can pursue a variety of career paths in academia, research institutions, cultural organizations, and policy-making. The interdisciplinary nature of the program equips students with critical thinking and analytical skills applicable in diverse fields.