Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Deadline for the submission of complete applications are available on the Future Students website: ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/languages-literatures-cultures-doctor-philosophy-thesis-based

In addition to the admission requirements of the Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts, the Department requires:

a) A Master of Arts degree in one of LLAC’s areas of specialization, or equivalent.

b) A grade point average of 3.40 (based on a 4-point system) on the work of the last two years of study.

c) A sufficiently high level of oral and written competence in the target language (CEFR level C1 or equivalent). For CEFR standards, see: coe.int/lang-CEFR.

d) An adequate academic background in the discipline.

e) A research proposal of approximately 2-3 pages.

f) A sample of critical writing: MA thesis or research paper or other writing, which the applicant considers representative of their best work. Either the sample research paper or the research proposal must be submitted in the target language of study.

g) A statement of intent: 250-word (minimum) statement of research interest including research topic and the reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in this unit.

h) Two reference letters.