PhD in Doctorat en lettres at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada is a doctorate in Literature programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 23,600 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Literature
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 23,600 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Information for the 2056/57 academic year · Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Letters (Doctorat en lettres) is a 90-credit joint doctoral programme that allows master's graduates to pursue a doctoral specialization in the field of letters at one of three participating regions: Mauricie, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, and Bas-Saint-Laurent-Gaspésie. Students complete original research under the supervision of a thesis director affiliated with one of the partner institutions, culminating in a doctoral thesis in their chosen literary or textual field of specialization. Most of the 90 credits are earned through directed research rather than coursework, and progress is evaluated by a supervising committee before the thesis is defended. The programme is delivered in person at the Saguenay campus and admits new students in the Winter and Fall terms. It is intended for holders of a relevant master's degree who wish to pursue advanced literary research and scholarship within a regional, interinstitutional setting.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in letters or a related field with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on 4.3, or the equivalent of at least 12 on 20 for qualifications obtained outside Quebec. The application must include a research statement of 750 to 1000 words and provisional written approval from a professor willing to supervise the thesis. Selection is based on the academic quality of the application, the relevance of the proposed thesis to the field, and the institution's capacity to provide adequate supervision.
