PhD in Doctorat en sciences humaines appliquées is a doctorate in Social & Cultural Studies programme taught at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Social & Cultural Studies
Delivery: On Campus
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Information for the 2064/65 academic year · Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Described by the university as a uniquely interdisciplinary program in North America, this doctorate addresses practical problems in human and social phenomena by drawing on more than one discipline at once. It is designed for students who wish to pursue a complex research question situated at the boundary between disciplines, using an interdisciplinary scientific approach centred on collaboration between fields of knowledge for concrete human benefit. The 90-credit Doctorat en sciences humaines appliquées emphasises originality and independence in research, preparing graduates to formulate and carry through interdisciplinary research projects addressing applied human and social problems. Students work under the direction of a supervisor and draw on the program's affiliated departments and interuniversity research centres while producing a doctoral thesis demonstrating interdisciplinary scientific rigour. It is delivered on campus at the Saguenay campus, with admission in the fall term.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in a relevant field with a cumulative average of at least 3.3/4.3 from their second-cycle studies, along with adequate training or research experience. Candidates must demonstrate a good knowledge of both French and English and must identify a supervisor willing to direct the research project before enrolment. The application file must include official transcripts, a 500-word letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a 750-to-1000-word thesis project outline, and a letter of support from the intended supervisor.
