Study PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Critical Disability Studies at York University in Canada, Faculty of Graduate Studies
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PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Critical Disability Studies

Canada

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What will I learn?

The PhD program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering major scholarly perspectives. It is offered on a full-time basis only. The PhD. program structure and environment encourages advanced research, new scholarship and offers other opportunities to contribute to disability studies as an interdisciplinary field of critical inquiry. CDS enables a multi-disciplinary group of students to explore disability from a critical perspective in relation to social policy, social justice, human rights issues, and social movements in Canada and internationally.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,000.00 (US$ 12,938) per year
Health and Dental Care - 359

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Keele Campus

4700 Keele Street,

Toronto,

Ontario,

M3J1P3, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must: have completed a Masters degree with B+ average or equivalent for all enrolled graduate courses upon the commencement of the program.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) - 600
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) - 100

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

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About York University

York University is a top international teaching and research university that prepares students for meaningful careers around the world.

  • World top 4 per cent (QS World University Rankings, 2027)
  • Top 5 comprehensive university in Canada (Maclean's, 2025)
  • CAD 12m available in international entrance scholarships
  • Over 8,700 international students from over 160 countries

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