Study Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability at University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus in Canada, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

About this course

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

What will I learn?

The PhD degree is centred on conducting original, cutting-edge research in sustainability. Graduates of the PhD program are prepared for careers requiring advanced independent research and teaching in academia, government, and industry.Program milestonesEstablishing a faculty supervisory committeeSelecting and completing courseworkPreparing, presenting, and defending a dissertation research proposalPassing an oral candidacy examCompleting dissertation research and writing, and defending the work

Which department am I in?

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$9,883.98 (US$ 7,104) per year

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UBC Okanagan Campus

3333 University Way,

Kelowna,

British Columbia (BC),

V1V 1V7, Central Okanagan, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$9,883.98 (US$ 7,104) per year

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UBC Okanagan Campus

3333 University Way,

Kelowna,

British Columbia (BC),

V1V 1V7, Central Okanagan, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The interdisciplinary nature of the program will prepare students to continue their academic research in a wide range of fields, or for careers in diverse industries.Environmental NGOsProvincial, Federal and First Nations governmentsCitizens advocacy groupsEnvironmental enterprisesJournalismConservation and land managementConsultingPrivate sector sustainability and corporate social responsibility departmentsFormal and informal educationCommunity-based art practiceCurating and editingCommunity developmentPublic art