Offered by Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, Interdisciplinary PhD (PhD) is a doctorate in Liberal Arts programme. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Liberal Arts
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Interdisciplinary PhD at Dalhousie University is designed for students whose research interests cut across traditional disciplinary boundaries. Candidates either combine the methods and knowledge of two or three established disciplines or pursue research in an inherently interdisciplinary field such as the environment, health administration, international development, law, biology, or information management. Each program of study is individually designed with a committee of faculty drawn from multiple departments rather than following a fixed departmental curriculum. The program is delivered on campus, with a nominal full-time length of five years, and admits students in September, January, and May each year through a two-phase application process for each intake. Entry requires a research-based master's degree and a combined undergraduate-and-master's grade point average of at least 3.70. Applicants must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency and show they have sufficient financial resources to cover fees, research costs, and living expenses for the duration of the program.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.70 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed a master's degree that includes a significant, research-based thesis, and must have a combined GPA of 3.70 or higher across their master's and undergraduate coursework. A high level of English proficiency is required, with minimum scores of IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 100 (or 5 on the scale used on and after January 21, 2026), or Pearson PTE Academic 75. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover fees, research costs, and personal support for the duration of the program. Admission is offered three times per year (September, January, and May), each with a two-phase application process.
