Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in German offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes dynamic and specialized learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in research synthesis, original thinking, and research dissemination to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Keywords: German Studies: Literature, Film, Culture, Critical and Literary Theory, Digital Humanities, Gender, Memory, Migration.
Unique Program Features
- Students may specialize in literature, intellectual history, film, media, and/or digital humanities.;
- Students benefit from the opportunity to spend time abroad in Germany and Austria and take part in conference and workshop organization;
- The Department is connected with notable facilities and resources, including the Moving Image Research Laboratory;
- Graduates pursue teaching roles in German Studies and related fields in universities, CEGEPs, or high schools, as well as pursuing careers outside of academia.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
PhD in German website
Department Contact
Graduate Program info.llcu [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20German) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 6 | January 6 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.