Military, security and strategic studies - PhD

The PhD in Military, Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary is a thesis-based doctoral program addressing security threats around the world from both theoretical and policy perspectives. Students take core courses in strategy and international relations alongside electives such as Arctic security, Canadian military studies, U.S. security, ethics, and intelligence, and engage directly with military officers, government personnel, and security-focused non-governmental organizations. The program is normally completed in four years of full-time study, with a maximum completion window of six years. Admission requires a completed master's degree, two reference letters, a work sample such as a thesis chapter or research paper, a statement of proposed research, and academic transcripts; no standardized test scores are required. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirements. The application deadline is January 15.