1. McGill University
  2. Program
  3. Phd
  4. PhD in Geography

PhD in Geography

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

McGill University

Program Overview

The doctoral degree in Geography includes the successful completion of the comprehensive examination, a thesis based on original research and coursework chosen in collaboration with the student s supervisor and/or research committee. The main elements of the Ph.D. are the thesis and comprehensive examination, a required Methods of Geographical Research course (3 credits), and a minimum of two complementary courses (6 credits). The Ph.D. in Geography also includes several options.

Program Key Stats

$9541 (Annual cost)



46 %

Eligibility Criteria


94
158
163
670
6.5
94

Additional Information & Requirements

Unofficial Transcripts, Two Letters of Recommendation, A master's degree with a standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0, Personal Statement, Writing Sample, Curriculum Vitae, A short summary of the proposed research topic, A letter of application, Reference, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Cartographer
  • Environmental consultant
  • Town planner
  • Geographical information systems officer
  • Conservation officer
  1. McGill University
  2. Program
  3. Phd
  4. PhD in Geography

PhD in Geography

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

McGill University

Program Overview

The doctoral degree in Geography includes the successful completion of the comprehensive examination, a thesis based on original research and coursework chosen in collaboration with the student s supervisor and/or research committee. The main elements of the Ph.D. are the thesis and comprehensive examination, a required Methods of Geographical Research course (3 credits), and a minimum of two complementary courses (6 credits). The Ph.D. in Geography also includes several options.

Program Key Stats

$9541 (Annual cost)



46 %

Eligibility Criteria


94
158
163
670
6.5
94

Additional Information & Requirements

Unofficial Transcripts, Two Letters of Recommendation, A master's degree with a standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0, Personal Statement, Writing Sample, Curriculum Vitae, A short summary of the proposed research topic, A letter of application, Reference, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Cartographer
  • Environmental consultant
  • Town planner
  • Geographical information systems officer
  • Conservation officer

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