Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religious Studies at University of Alberta in Canada, Faculty of Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Department of History, Classics, and Religion offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in Classics (including Classical Archaeology), Religious Studies, and History. Classics is the interdisciplinary study of the ancient cultures and civilizations of the Mediterranean world, particularly those of Greece and Rome. History is the study of change over time within and across human societies, from any period and any part of the world. Religious Studies is the critical study of religious beliefs, practices, texts, institutions, and communities. Our courses and degrees help students develop their abilities in critical analysis, creative thinking, and effective oral and written communication. Our award-winning instructors and researchers teach nearly 9000 students in about 200 classes per year

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$10,518.72 (US$ 7,561) per year

Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The minimum admission requirements are an MA in Religious Studies or the equivalent with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

Applicants may be admissible if they have completed an MA in a field other than Religious Studies if their thesis and/or course work had Religious Studies content relevant to their proposed thesis topic and if they have earned substantial Religious Studies credits at the BA level.

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