Offered by Université Laval in Québec, Canada, Labour and Employment Sciences (PhD) is a doctorate in Natural Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Natural Sciences
Duration: 4 years
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This interdisciplinary PhD programme examines work and employment through industrial relations, sociology, economics, law, psychology, and political science. The programme comprises coursework, a two-part doctoral examination covering retrospective and prospective components, and a thesis-based research project, totalling 90 credits over an estimated four years of full-time study. Some courses are offered at a distance. The credential awarded is a Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) from Universite Laval's Department of Industrial Relations. Graduates are prepared for research and academic careers examining labour markets, employment policy, and workplace relations.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.50 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in work and employment sciences or an equivalent qualification; holders of a master's degree in another discipline may be admitted with preparatory coursework. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 on a 4.33 scale is required, though slightly lower scores may be considered. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a three-page motivation letter describing the intended thesis topic and career goals, a sample of research work, and three assessment reports. Candidates must find a professor who agrees to direct their research work before the end of their first term of enrolment. Non-francophone applicants must achieve a TCF score of at least 400/699 on the mandatory sections and at least 10/20 on written expression, or equivalent.
