Environmental Studies (PhD)
The PhD is a research program focused on the creation of a dissertation. This original work will show your research and fundamental mastery of environmental studies.
You’ll work closely with international communities, First Nations, government agencies and more. You’ll start the program with a three-day field camp.
You have the option of combining this program with the interdisciplinary Cultural, Social and Political Thought PhD.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 4 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Doctorate
- Study options:
- Full-time study, Part-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Find a supervisor
PhD students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- you must list a potential supervisor on your application
- this faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission
- include an email from your supervisor with your application
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you’ve found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
Program details
Providing you accurate admission requirements, application deadlines, tuition fee estimates and scholarships depends on your situation. Tell us about yourself:
Program details
Application deadlines
September entry – apply by January 15
September entry – apply by January 15
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
Equivalent of a minimum A- (7.0) average over the last two years of your master's degree.
As part of your application, you must submit:
- a 1-2 page statement of research intent, which also identifies the faculty member(s) you’d like to work with
- a 1-2 page essay highlighting your past accomplishments, evidence of creativity and research potential
- a current résumé
- two reference names and their email addresses
- post-secondary transcripts
Program specific requirements
Equivalent of a minimum A- (7.0) average over the last two years of your master's degree.
As part of your application, you must submit:
- a 1-2 page statement of research intent, which also identifies the faculty member(s) you’d like to work with
- a 1-2 page essay highlighting your past accomplishments, evidence of creativity and research potential
- a current résumé
- two reference names and their email addresses
- post-secondary transcripts
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria.
Ready to apply?
You can start your online application to UVic by creating a new profile or using an existing one.
Faculties & departments
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Need help?
Contact Margy Gamble at esgradsec@uvic.ca or 250-472-5516.