Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Social Practice and Transformational Change: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Guelph, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Social Practice and Transformational Change

Canada

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What will I learn?

The PhD in Social Practice and Transformational Change program is designed to stimulate interdisciplinary examination and critical theorization of social practice and its relationship to policy, programs and transformational change.In this program, you will design and implement practice-based research projects and research-based practices, as well as develop principled, ethical and sustainable frameworks for collaborative, community-engaged initiatives.Intersectional and Decolonizing Approaches and the Unsettling Nature of ChangeFeminist, Gender, Sexuality and Other Critical Perspectives for Rethinking Difference and the HumanIndigenous Knowledge Systems, Social Justice and Praxis Orientation, Methodological Innovation and Boundary CrossingCommunity Engaged ScholarshipThis program is intentionally designed to be deeply learner-centred. You will have the opportunity to explore your interests throughout the program with the creation of your own Individual Development Plan IDP.The Individual Development Plan will support you in aligning personal and professional goals with your academic expectations and responsibilities. Its built-in flexibility will allow your learning to be adapted and directed by you

Which department am I in?

College of Social and Applied Human Science

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$13,120.54 (7,95,715) per year
Residence Room - $7,900 - $11,116 CAD (Per Year)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East,

Guelph,

Ontario (ON),

N1G 2W1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum Degree: Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to a doctoral program is the successful completion of a graduate/masters degree from a recognized university, including demonstration of strong potential for research.Minimum Admission Average: 73% (‘B standing) average in the entire graduate/masters program.Calculating Admission Average:Admission is based on the completed grades (to date) in the equivalent and relevant graduate/master's program. If an applicant has multiple Master's degrees, the recognized degree with the most relevant academic discipline to the proposed field of study will be used. Programs may recommend admission using previous Doctoral programs, if applicable. Grades from the graduate/master's degree will be calculated in their entirety. Applicants who are applying to the DVSc program with a DVM degree (or equivalent) must have achieved a minimum overall of 73% ( or High Second-Class Honours).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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