At University of Regina in Regina, Canada, Special Case or Interdisciplinary Program (MA, MFA, MSc, PhD) is offered as a doctorate in Liberal Arts programme. The programme runs for 4 years.
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Liberal Arts
Duration: 4 years
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Special Case and Interdisciplinary Program lets University of Regina graduate students pursue thesis-based Master's or Doctoral study in areas where no established graduate program exists, or where a research topic genuinely bridges multiple disciplines. Special Case study has produced degrees including Anthropology (MA), Applied Economics (MA), Geography (MA, MSc, PhD), Linguistics (MA), Philosophy (MA), Women's and Gender Studies (MA), Theatre (MFA), and Nursing (PhD), while Interdisciplinary Studies (MA, PhD) is designed for students seeking to bridge disciplines and build understanding across fields. The Master's normally takes two to three years and the Doctorate normally takes four years. Applicants describe their proposed thesis topic, list potential supervising professors, and outline planned coursework; interdisciplinary applicants must also explain why crossing disciplines benefits their research. Scholarships are available to fully qualified graduate students admitted without conditions.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants to Special Case Master's programs must hold a four-year undergraduate degree in a discipline related to the proposed program of study, with a minimum GPA of 70 per cent. Applicants must describe their thesis topic, list potential supervising professors, and outline their planned coursework; interdisciplinary applicants must also explain why an interdisciplinary approach benefits their research.
