University of Guelph offers PhD in Critical Studies in Improvisation, a doctorate in Climate Studies & Meteorology programme in Guelph, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 6,560 per semester (CAD 2,331 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Climate Studies & Meteorology
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,331 / semester
International tuition: CAD 6,560 / semester
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Critical Studies in Improvisation is a cross-disciplinary doctoral program combining academic research, creative practice and community engagement, examining how improvisation shapes cultural, social and artistic activity. Coursework covers core concepts in improvisation studies, arts-based community-engaged research, and research methods, and includes a pedagogy component preparing students for teaching through course design and syllabus development. The program is affiliated with the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation, a research network spanning multiple academic institutions and research sites. Full-time study is nominally completed in four years. The program culminates in a dissertation combining theoretical research, creative practice and community-based work, and admits creative practitioners, researchers, activists and educators, including applicants without traditional academic credentials who can demonstrate substantive professional or artistic practice. Delivery is on campus, with Fall admission.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission normally requires a master's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 75% in a related field. Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree and can demonstrate substantive professional and artistic practice may also be considered. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit certification of English language proficiency (for example TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB scores).
