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Applicants for both the MA and PhD programs must meet admission and application requirements for both the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at UBC and the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies.

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You must submit your application to our graduate programs using UBC’s online application portal. Please do not send any documents by mail, as we will not consider them as part of your application package.

As part of the online application, you must provide the following documents.

We require official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended, whether or not you completed the program or degree.

If you participated in a university exchange program, you must provide an official transcript from the exchange institution, even if the exchange study is confirmed on the transcript of your home institution.

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We will require your original transcripts with an English translation. Transcripts and diplomas in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations.

Statement of intent

We ask you to answer the following statement that appears on the online application:

“Please provide a statement summarizing your academic or other professional interests, goals, and reasons for applying to this program (approx. 500 words). This may include your personal reasons for pursuing your field of study, highlights of relevant professional or academic experience, an outline of your proposed area of research, and/or your career plan upon completion of this program. You should clearly define how your previous study and experiences have prepared you to succeed in this particular graduate program.”

Letters of reference

You must submit three letters of reference with your application.

The referees will receive an automatically-generated email invitation to submit their references once you have submitted your application.

Referees can choose to answer the list of standard questions provided online or upload a separate, signed letter, or both.

Referees must have an institutional email to access the electronic submission system; those who do not will receive instructions to send a letter by mail.

Writing sample

We  ask you to submit a sample of your writing with your application . This can be a term paper or a substantial scholarly paper. There is no minimum or maximum length, though you may use 10 to 25 pages as a guideline.

English proficiency requirement

All applicants from an institution where the primary language of instruction is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. Please see the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for minimum acceptable scores on standard English proficiency tests.

Entrance requirements

When applying to the MA or PhD programs, you should fulfil the following entrance requirements. Please note that these include both the university’s and the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies’ requirements and standards.

Before entering the program, you must meet the admission requirements, but we understand that these may be in progress during your application. We may offer conditional admission to applicants with required degrees or coursework in progress.

Master’s entrance requirements

You must meet the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements, including minimum grade point averages (specific to the country) and English language proficiency.

All MA programs require a bachelor’s degree, generally in Classics (Latin and Greek), classical studies (non-language program), Near Eastern studies, or religious studies.

MA in Ancient Culture, Religion and Ethnicity

Required: at least 18 credits at the 300 and 400 levels (or equivalent) in classical, Near Eastern, or religious studies and/or classical languages.

MA in Classics

Required: at least 18 credits at the 300 and 400 levels (or equivalent) in Ancient Greek and/or Latin, including at least six credits in each language.

MA in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology

Required: at least 18 credits at the 300 and 400 level (or equivalent) in classical studies and/or Near Eastern studies, including at least six credits studying classical art or archaeology.

MA in Religious Studies

Required: at least 18 credits at the 300 and 400 level (or equivalent) in religious studies (which may include up to 6 credits at the 300 or 400 level either in the study of Asian religions or of a classical language: Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew, classical Arabic, and/or Latin).

Ancient language requirement

We strongly recommend that all MA applicants complete two years of language study (12 credits or equivalent) before entering the program.

Students without two years of language study must complete this requirement during the program. In addition, the MA in Classics requires upper-level undergraduate study in Ancient Greek and Latin (see above).

PhD Admission Requirements

All applications must meet the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements, including minimum grade point averages (specific to the country) and English language proficiency.

Master's degree in a related field

Applicants for the PhD must have an MA and completed a minimum of 12 credits of course work (or equivalent) at the graduate level (i.e. numbered 500 or above) in the relevant field.

Coursework requirements

PhD in Classics and PhD in Classics: Ancient History

Required: a minimum of 12 credits (or equivalent) at the graduate level in Ancient Greek and Latin, with at least three credits in each language.

PhD in Classics: Classical Archaeology

Required: a minimum of 12 credits (or equivalent) at the graduate level in classical archaeology before completing the archaeological fieldwork requirement (found on the PhD in Classics page).

PhD in Religious Studies

You will require a minimum of 12 credits (or equivalent) at the graduate level in religious studies, which may include up to six credits in the study of Asian religions.

Ancient language requirements

• Graduate-level coursework in Ancient Greek and Latin are requirements for the PhD Classics and the PhD Classics (Ancient History) (see above).
• Applicants to the PhD Classics (Classical Archaeology) must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study (12 credits, or equivalent) in either Ancient Greek or Latin before admission (minimum grade: B-/68%),
• Applicants PhD Religious Studies must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study (12 credits, or equivalent) in one of Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew, classical Arabic, or Latin before admission (minimum grade B-/68%)

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The two-year history honours program provides advanced training in historical research and methodology to outstanding, highly motivated students. Students may apply for the major and honours and joint major programs after taking 12 credits of history in the first two years, with at least 6 of these credits at the 200 level.

BA History Honours Program Overview

In the History Honours program, students shift from being consumers of History to becoming producers of historical knowledge. Students will develop skills in critical thinking and historiography, analysis of documents, oral presentation and argument, and, of course, writing.

The program consists of participation in small seminars and the preparation of a capstone thesis during the second year of the program. Students receive close mentorship from faculty members throughout their time in the program. They also become part of a close-knit intellectual and social community of student peers with whom they share seminars, dedicated study space, and an infectious enthusiasm for the study of History.

The program is designed for academically qualified and highly motivated students interested in a research-intensive program. While some students enter the program seeking to prepare for MA or PhD level work in History, others go on to a wide variety of careers in law, business, education and other fields.

In the history honours program, students will become producers of historical knowledge. Students enrolled in the research-intensive program must complete their course requirements as well as the following:

• A significant thesis project
• Training in historiography and methodology
• Small tutorials and shared seminars
• Mentorship by faculty members

Students enrolled in the program must demonstrate a reading knowledge of French or a foreign language appropriate to their field of interest, by passing a translation exam. The exam will ask students to translate a passage from the language of their choice. Students need to pass only one translation exam and may make more than one attempt.

Entering the program meant extending my degree for another two years, for a total of five, but even now after I have finished my M.A., I consider those two years to have been the most transformative of my education. I became a better reader, writer and researcher because of it.

The history honours program accepts 15 students each year based on their academic achievement and promise. Please review all application requirements and instructions carefully. Applications are open.

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In order to be considered for the honours program, students must have the following:

• Lower-level History credits transferred from other post-secondary institutions qualify students to enter the Honours Program. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) first-year history credits may also count toward history programs.
• Faculty of Arts requirement: overall average of at least 68% in your first two years

Additionally, students will need to submit the following as part of their application:

• Overall academic record
• Letters of recommendation
• Writing sample
• Two short application statements

Students who have been admitted to the program will receive a letter from the Honours chairperson by mid-June confirming their admission.

As part of your application, interested students must submit all of the following:

• Prepared PDF copies of your university transcripts. These do not need to be official transcripts.
• One must be a member of the History Department
• If you are in Arts One, you may use the program instructors instead.
• Please let your referees know ahead of time and ask them to forward their letters (in PDF) directly to the Undergraduate Program Assistant, Janet Mui at [email protected] by the application deadline of 5pm May 10th, 2024.
• Provide your referees’ email addresses.
• Choose a writing sample, between 3-15 pages, that you have written for a university course (preferably a history course). Accepted file formats: pdf.
• Write a short (ca. 300 word) statement explaining why you want to join the honours history program.
• Write a short (ca. 300 word) statement discussing the paper that you are submitting as your writing sample. You should very briefly summarize the paper and explain why you think that it is a strong piece of historical analysis.

History Honours Thesis

All history honours students will need to complete a thesis in their final year in the program.

The thesis should be a minimum of sixty typed, double-spaced pages in length. You must also receive at least 68% on your thesis to graduate with an honours degree. The final mark will be determined by a panel of History Department Faculty members, including the advisor. The panel will evaluate the thesis and examine each student orally on the written work and subject.

For more information and to view the past work of others, visit our History Honours Thesis Archive.

Supplementary Programs

An Honours in History program can be enhanced with various other UBC programs including Arts Co-op, Go-Global, and adding International Relations to the degree.

The Arts Co-op Program has one intake period annually in September and applications are normally available by August.

We recommend that students interested in combining History Honours with Arts Co-op apply for the Co-op program in their second year and do their first Co-op term prior to the start of third year.

If you want to pursue this option, you should speak to the Honours Chair, Prof. Bradley Miller and to the Arts Co-op Student Advisor ( [email protected] ) in order to work out a schedule for your co-op terms.

A one semester exchange can be incorporated into your History Honours Program without delaying graduation.  A two-semester exchange is also possible, but in most cases will require adding at least one semesterto your studies at UBC.

If you want to pursue this option, you should speak to the Honours chair, Prof. Bradley Miller , and contact Go-Global at [email protected]  or 604-822-0942.

Honours in History with International Relations

Another variant of History Honours accommodates students especially interested in International Relations. This requires the successful completion of 120 credits.

Students considering this honours program should consult the Honours Chair, Prof. Bradley Miller in their first or second year of undergraduate studies.

For more details, please see the course and credit requirements for the honours program detailed below.

First and Second Year

• Must take a minimum of 12 credits of lower-level History courses with an average of at least 80%,
• At least 6 credits must be at the 200-level
• Must include either HIST 102 (6) or HIST 103 (6), or the equivalent taken in other institutions.
• Must include POLI 260 (3 credits)
• Must keep in mind prerequisites for any upper-level courses in affiliated fields to be taken in the upper years
• HIST 333 (6 credits): year-long course in historiography and methodology
• HIST 321 (6 credits): intensive one-term honours tutorial
• 6 credits in History
• In consultation with an advisor, 12 credits selected from courses listed in the International Relations Major program

Third or Fourth Year

• An exam confirming reading knowledge of a foreign language

Fourth Year

• HIST 433 (6 credits): year-long course devoted to a topic of broad interest; and to working collaboratively on skills relevant to writing the honours essay
• HIST 421 (6 credits): intensive one-term honours tutorial
• HIST 449 (12 credits): Honours Graduating Essay
• IR seminar (3 credits)
• 3 additional credits in IR
• An oral examination on the graduating essay

Over the course of the Program

• Completion of 120 credits total
• 60 credits of the 120 total credits are History courses, of which 48 credits should be from courses numbered 300 or higher.
• Completion of the Faculty of Arts program requirement which includes 6 credits of courses numbered 300 or higher from any department.

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The assessment of the portfolio you submit as evidence of artistic standing is given important consideration during the admission process. We also base our assessment on your statement of intent, letters of reference, academic record, published writing, or other evidence of achievement.

PhD in Art History

To be admitted to the PhD in art history, you must have completed an MA in art history and have reading knowledge of one language other than English. If you have an MA degree in a related field, you may be required to complete additional art history courses for your PhD program.

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The department offers a diploma in art history program to supplement first degrees with the necessary art history credits for a master's study in the discipline.

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The Ph.D. program in economics at UBC owes its strength to the quality of its research faculty, extensive opportunity for student-faculty interaction, and a diverse offering of specializations for thesis work. Our faculty members specialize in a wide range of topics, including development economics, economic history, applied and theoretical econometrics, economics of inequality and gender, environmental economics, industrial organization, international finance, international trade, labour economics, macroeconomics, applied and theoretical micro, political economy, and public economics.

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Each year, we typically admit about 15 new students to our program. As a result, our program is small enough to provide extensive research supervision, yet large enough to offer expertise in a wide range of fields.

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The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
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Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

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Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 93

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 6.5

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Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is required by some applicants. Please check the program website.

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All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

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Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD)

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The school houses the Centre for Labour Studies and manages the British Columbia Inter-University Research Data Centre. As a result, unique training opportunities, research funding, and access to data and computing resources are available to our Ph.D. students.

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Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

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Virtually all of the School's research faculty hold grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and other funding agencies, implying that opportunities for research assistantships and dissertation support are ample.

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

• 33 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 33 students was $13,467.
• 17 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 17 students was $13,717.
• 19 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 19 students was $3,513.
• 49 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 49 students was $22,471.
• 3 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 3 students was $30,000.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

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Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

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Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

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Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

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Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

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76 students graduated between 2005 and 2013. Of these, career information was obtained for 75 alumni (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016):

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The market for Ph.D. economists is strong and the School actively supports the placement of our Ph.D. job market candidates. Our students have obtained positions at leading research and teaching universities around the world. A number of graduates also obtained excellent positions at government agencies, central banks, non-governmental organizations, and in the private sector.

At the Vancouver School of Economics, we are dedicated to ensuring the success of our students on the job market.

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These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

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• Couture, Victor (Economics; Urban economics and transportation; Efficiency of urban transportation systems; Potential for e-commerce to reduce spatial inequality; Preferences for social interactions; Consequences of gentrification)
• Devereux, Michael (Economics, Macro and Monetary Economics Economic Policy, Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Deficits, Exchange Rates, Capital Flows, Financial Crises, International, monetary)
• Drelichman, Mauricio (Economic history, Spain, Argentina)
• Farinha Luz, Vitor (Microeconomic Theory,)
• Ferraz, Claudio (governance and accountability in developing countries; how politics affect public service delivery; the effects of electoral rules on political selection; the role of the state in high crime and violence environments)
• Fortin, Nicole (Wage inequality and its links to labour market institutions and public policies, including higher education policies economic progress of women, gender equality policies, and gender issues in education)
• Francois, Patrick (African Autocracies, Economics of Developing Countries, Indian Village Governance, Macro, development, problems in development economies, political economy and non profits)
• Gallipoli, Giovanni (Macroeconomics (including monetary and fiscal theory); Economic Policies; Economic Phenomena on a National or International Level; Economic Phenomena on an Individual or Organizational Level; applied microeconomics; computational economics; labor economics; macroeconomics; Consumption theory and measurement)
• Green, David (Antibiotic Resistance,  Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Determinants of the wage and employment structure bridging between macro labour and micro labour identification issues)
• Hnatkovska, Viktoriya (International finance, macroeconomics, development economics in India )
• Hoffmann, Florian (Labor Economics, Macro Economics, Income Inequality, Education, Mobility )
• Hwang, Il Myoung (empirical industrial organization and market design; evaluating different school choice mechanisms)
• Jaccard, Torsten (Economics; international trade)
• Juhasz, Reka (Economics; international trade; Economic History; Development and Growth; industrial policy and industrialization)
• Kasahara, Hiroyuki (Econometrics and international trade )
• Lahiri, Amartya (Exchange rates and monetary policy, growth and development, international economics, macroeconomics, and development economics)
• Lemieux, Thomas (labour market issues, Applied, labour, earnings inequality in Canada and other countries I am also interested in econometric methods used to analyze the earnings distribution and regression discontinuity designs)
• Li, Hao (Microeconomic theory, theory of contracts and organizations, and games and decisions )
• Li, Wei (Contract theory, applied game theory, and information economics I am deeply interested in the interaction of information and incentives in various economics and political environments )
• Lowe, Matthew (preference formation; social integration; political selection)

Doctoral Citations

Sample thesis submissions.

• Essays in labour economics
• Algorithmic learning in games
• Essays in development economics and economic history
• Essays on fiscal and monetary policy during economic crises
• Essays on gender and behavioural economics
• Rally the vote : electoral competition with direct campaign communication
• Essays on theory and computation in economics
• Essays in urban and labor economics
• Essays on urban violence and health
• Essays in empirical Economics
• Essays on macroeconomics
• Essays in development economics
• Essays on the political economy of state capacity, conflict, and democratization
• Essays on immigrants and their impact on the local labour market
• Essays on inflation and macroeconomic dynamics in India

Related Programs

Same specialization.

• Master of Arts in Economics (MA)

Related Disciplines

• Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in History (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD)

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Economics covers many fields including: macroeconomics, labour economics, international trade and finance, environmental economics, industrial organization, information and incentives, economic theory, health economics, development economics, and economic history.

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The PhD program in the Department of Philosophy provides students with intense philosophical training, and can help them transition to careers in philosophical research and teaching.

Those admitted will work with award-winning faculty members who engage in research in the philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, aesthetics, ethics, social/political philosophy, logic, Asian philosophy and the history of philosophy, just to name a few.

Program Overview

PhD students will take courses in the first years to provide them with expertise in a broad range of philosophical topics, including value theory, the history of philosophy, the core areas of metaphysics and epistemology as well as their own personal research interests. After the coursework comes the comprehensive exam, followed by prospectus and dissertation.

Students interested in a PhD in philosophy must be aware of these degree requirements.

• Two years’ residency at UBC,
• Eight one-term courses at or above the 500 level,
• During the first year, five one-term courses including four at the 500 level or above and four with a minimum average of 80% (A- or 3.7 GPA),
• During the second year, complete the PhD coursework requirement with an overall average of 80%.

For students who have not obtained a master’s degree

• Three years’ residency at UBC,
• Ten one-term courses, including eight at the 500 level or above,
• A minimum average of 80% (A- or 3.7 GPA) in six one-term courses,

For all doctoral candidates

• One presentation to the Philosophy Graduate Colloquium during the first two years
• Complete the Comprehensive Exam
• Complete a dissertation prospectus and oral presentation
• Complete a dissertation of approximately 60,000 words and public dissertation defence

Graduate Resources

As part of the program, graduate students will have access to a number of resources that support each individual’s work and research.

Graduate Regulations (revised September 2023)

This document contains full details on MA and PhD procedures and requirements, including information on the following topics: the MA course-only and thesis options; transferring from the MA to the PhD program; residency requirements; the course distribution and formal methods requirements; the proseminar; the comprehensive examination; the PhD prospectus; leaves of absence; and PhD thesis preparation. For details on these and other topics, please consult the table of contents.

Graduate students are crucial to the life of the department. They are expected to regularly attend colloquia, to elect a representative for faculty meetings, and to organize periodic social events. There are also work in progress seminars where graduates and faculty are invited to share and discuss their developing research projects. In addition, there is currently an active Graduate Student Colloquium for graduate student presenters only.

Reading groups are also a nice way to explore philosophy in a more informal setting, and students have access to a reading room in addition to having space in the graduate lounge. Lastly, graduate students have the opportunity to hone their teaching skills as TAs or instructors.

Science and Technology Studies (STS)

Several philosophy department faculty are members of the Science and Technology Studies program in cooperation with faculty from History, English, and other departments. The STS program offers an MA program and a PhD stream within the philosophy PhD. Philosophy PhD students enrolled in the PhD stream take three STS seminars as part of their graduate coursework. STS seminars are frequently cross-listed with philosophy seminars and are open to other graduate students.

Centre for Applied Ethics

Supervision in applied ethics, including biomedical ethics, environmental ethics, and business and professional ethics, is available in conjunction with the Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics . The Centre for Applied Ethics is an independent academic unit with resources for graduate education in applied ethics. Graduate students in the philosophy department can seek research supervision from Centre faculty.

Philosophy PhD Co-op Option

The Arts Co-op Program offers students enriched educational experiences for personal and professional growth. Co-op is a high-impact educational program that allows you to alternate dissertation-writing terms with work terms, during which you gain meaningful paid work experience. We work with a diverse range of community partners and sectors to provide transformative workplace learning for co-op students. The Arts PhD Co-op Program allows you to explore different career options, while gaining paid, professional work experience and a network of contacts. Some students are able to secure work terms that are relevant to their dissertation research, while others choose to pursue work experience that diversify their expertise and give them range. Students complete three work terms of 4 months each over the two to three years after achieving candidacy. The PhD Co-op option is currently being piloted for Philosophy students. Philosophy PhD Co-op option

Co-operative agreement with Simon Fraser University

Philosophy graduate students at UBC may take courses in the Philosophy Department at Simon Fraser University without paying additional fees. Supervisory committees may include members from both departments.

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Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English allows you to structure a course of study that aligns with your specific research interests in English language or literature.

The PhD degree requirements in English at UBC Vancouver are based on residency and coursework, the candidacy process, and a dissertation. We expect students to complete the degree within five to six years.

Program Overview

All PhD students are considered full-time and are not eligible to undertake their degree on a part-time basis.

• Students who enter the PhD program having already earned an MA must remain in residence in the Lower Mainland (Vancouver area) for two winter sessions of PhD study (roughly two years).
• Students who have been permitted to transfer via fast-track from the UBC English MA program to the UBC English PhD program require at least one winter session of residence in the Lower Mainland following the transfer.
• Under normal circumstances, the PhD should be completed in five years, although UBC allows up to six years.

For more information about the program completion time, including rules about leaves of absence, registration, and employment status, please consult the graduate handbook.

Students entering the PhD program with first-class MA degrees in English will normally take 15 credits of coursework at the 500 level.

Students transferring from the MA to the PhD or entering the PhD directly from an honours BA will be asked to take a minimum number of credits determined by the Graduate Committee.

All PhD students are required to take the Research Methods course, ENGL 500B. This pass/fail course introduces students to the forms and protocols of PhD research. It counts towards the 15 credits required for admission to candidacy.

PhD programs are individually planned in consultation with the Chair of the Graduate Program.

For detailed information about coursework such as how to take courses at other western universities under the Western Dean's Agreement, how to sign up for a Directed Reading course (ENGL 547), and rules about taking courses outside the English department, please consult the graduate handbook.

Doctoral candidacy process

In addition to coursework in the first year of the program, the candidacy process includes the field list and oral examination, the candidacy paper, and the prospectus.

Graduate students and supervisors should consult the graduate handbook for a convenient year-by-year summary and detailed step-by-step explanation of the candidacy process for PhD students.

Field list and oral examination

In consultation with the Pro tem committee, the student will prepare a general field list of primary and secondary material designed to ensure that they have sufficient knowledge of their field of interest. The Pro tem committee will examine knowledge of this field list in a two-hour oral examination.

Candidacy paper

After the field examination, the student will begin working with the Pro tem committee to develop an individually focused research topic or question that allows the student to conceptualize the thesis.

The student will then write a 20-25 page paper based on this topic.

With the completion of the field examination and qualifying paper, the Pro tem committee is dissolved. Then the student, in consultation with the graduate chair, invites an appropriate faculty member to supervise their prospectus and thesis.

Together, the student and supervisor establish the full committee, which generally consists of the candidate's supervisor and two other Department of English Language and Literatures members.

The thesis prospectus, prepared in consultation with the supervisory committee, is then submitted to the Graduate Committee for approval.

Candidacy review

Students who achieve a minimum of 85% GPA in their courses at UBC and who pass all stages of their candidacy exams will automatically be recommended for advancement to candidacy. For other students, a conference on their progress may be deemed necessary by the graduate chair in consultation with their supervisor.

For detailed information about the field list and oral examination, candidacy paper, prospectus and candidacy review, please consult the graduate handbook.

Second language requirement

All new PhD students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a second language relevant to their particular area of research. In consultation with the Pro tem supervisor, the graduate chair will determine whether a student has already met the second-language requirement.

Students who have not met the requirement may do so by completing an approved language or literature course (it may be possible to do this as an auditor), or by passing an examination, provided that an examiner acceptable to the department is available.

While only one language is required, students should, of course, consider the scholarly and professional requirements of their chosen area when developing their language skills.

Doctoral progress report

Each May beginning in the student's second year in the doctoral program, both the student and their supervisor will be asked to write a brief report indicating the nature and extent of work completed on the candidacy process or thesis and any circumstances impeding progress on either.

PhD supervision

The student is assigned a Pro tem supervisor from their point of entry into the program.

By the end of the first year, the full Pro tem committee will be in place.

The committee members will guide the student through the qualifying process, beginning in the first year with the field examination. They also serve as academic mentors on all aspects of the program and the department.

The Pro tem committee is dissolved after the candidacy paper is passed. A new thesis supervisory committee is then constituted, which can (but need not) include members of the Pro tem committee. The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies must approve thesis supervisory committee members from outside UBC.

PhD Co-op (Optional)

What is Co-op?

The Arts Co-op Program offers students enriched educational experiences for personal and professional growth. Co-op is a high-impact educational program that allows you to alternate dissertation-writing terms with work terms, during which you gain meaningful paid work experience. We work with a diverse range of community partners and sectors to provide transformative workplace learning for co-op students.

The Arts PhD Co-op Program allows you to explore different career options, while gaining paid, professional work experience, guided training and reflection on career options, and a network of contacts. Some students are able to secure work terms that are relevant to their dissertation research, while others choose to pursue work experience that diversify their expertise and give them range. Students complete three work terms of 4 months each over the two to three years after achieving candidacy.

To read more about previous and current PhD Co-op students’ experiences, please refer to our ‘success stories’ on Jon Newell (English) , Pavlina Pajot (English) , and Henry John (History) , or see the 2019 update on UBC English’s co-op program for PhD students .  Henry John (History) also published a piece in Inside Higher Education about his experience in the program.

Applying to Arts Co-op

The application window for PhD Co-op is open once per year, and usually closes in the first week of October.

You are eligible to apply to the UBC English PhD Co-op Program if you have achieved candidacy (or are expecting to achieve candidacy by the time you begin your co-op term, typically in January of your third year in the PhD program). You also must have two years of PhD study left, in which to schedule three 4-month work terms. You cannot begin work-terms in the Co-op Program without advancing to candidacy first: that is, Co-op students must be ABD (all but dissertation) before their first Co-op work term.

SSHRC-holders and international students are both eligible to apply and go through the same application process.

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Why study History at UBC’s Okanagan campus?

Career possibilities.

Earn a UBC degree respected by employers around the globe. Build a broad foundation and acquire the skills to pursue careers in government, law, education, business, and media.

Access to professors

Embrace experiential learning. Assist with a research project on labour migration in Cold War Europe, the history of science and technology, or social movements in the global south—just some of the topics award-winning UBC historians are exploring.

Research opportunities

Apply historical principles and skills outside of the classroom. Conduct fieldwork, work for a museum, intern, gain experience in public history, and deepen your understanding of communities.

BROAD RANGE OF KNOWLEDGE

UBC Okanagan’s liberal arts degree prepares students for global citizenship by integrating foundational knowledge with interdisciplinary opportunities in social justice, sustainability and Indigenous content. Students who earn a BA degree graduate with a broad range of knowledge and the ability to think critically, be creative, problem solve and communicate effectively.

Co-op experience

Put your classroom learning to the test with Co-op job placements throughout the region and beyond. Co-op helps you to gain beneficial skills such as how to build your resumé, apply for jobs, expand your professional network, and earn money to pay for tuition.

what you need to know

Understand the present by studying the past. Read broadly, think analytically, write effectively and inform policy. Historians examine evidence and arguments to understand the relationship between ideas and actions, and individuals and social institutions. The history program prepares students for graduate and professional programs, and to pursue careers.

At UBC Okanagan, you can complete either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) major or minor, or Bachelor of Arts honours.

UBC Okanagan’s history program offers a wide variety of foundational and advanced courses that cover world regions and time periods.

Sample courses:

• HIST 151 – Modern Latin American History
• HIST 218 – History of Science
• HIST 300 – History of Indigenous Peoples of Canada
• HIST 424 – Women in the Middle Ages
• HIST 497 – Digital Media and History

Browse history courses and descriptions .

The following links take you to history program details in the Okanagan Academic Calendar, a comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services, and academic policies at The University of British Columbia.

• BA major in history
• BA history honours program
• Minor in history

Communications and Rhetoric Certificate

Students can receive a Certificate in Communications and Rhetoric by completing 15 credits through courses from four thematic interdisciplinary and relational clusters, and a final capstone project. This is an add on to any major; some credits can be double-counted.

Plan your academic journey by exploring the undergraduate academic planning guide designed for Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students.

Learn about  graduate studies  in history.

For your application to be considered, you will need to:

• meet general requirements (e.g., graduate from secondary school)
• demonstrate a certain level of English competency
• meet specific requirements for the degree you’re applying to

Then, UBC will take a closer look at your application. We’ll read your Personal Profile to get a sense of who you are and what you’ve achieved. We’ll also look at all of your Grade 11 (junior level) and Grade 12 (senior level) courses, paying special attention to the courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

Find your specific requirements at  https://you.ubc.ca/

Application Deadlines

Plan ahead to ensure you meet important deadlines and other target dates listed at you.ubc.ca.

Tuition Fees

UBC Okanagan’s fees compare favourably with universities of the same high calibre. See Financial Planning for helpful resources, and add up your first-year costs with our Cost Calculator.

Apply to UBC at you.ubc.ca—there are just five steps in the application process. Soon you could be studying at one of the world’s top universities.

Check out the steps to apply to UBC , and be sure to choose “Okanagan campus.”

Or let our Student Recruitment & Advising experts guide you: call 1.877.807.8521.

Your Career Options

Build a broad foundation and great career potential with a UBC degree—respected by employers around the globe. As a graduate of the history program, you will be well positioned to thrive in a variety of organizations. Take advantage of hands-on learning experiences to access multiple career paths.

• Heritage coordinator
• Preservation/Restoration specialist
• Foreign service
• Historical interpreter
• Media / Historical consulting
• Museum administrator
• Genealogical researcher
• Curator/Collection manager
• Public policy analyst
• Corporate Historian
• Resettlement worker
• Conservator
• Community development coordinator
• Cultural affairs specialist
• Community program manager / Community engagement
• Documentary editor
• Immigration officer
• Political aide
• International development coordinator
• Museum educator / programmer
• Heritage event planner
• Communications specialist
• Research assistant
• Aboriginal enhancement support worker
• Community engagement
• University administration
• Technical writer
• Video Game writer
• Historical Fiction writer
• Academic institutions
• Business and industry
• Libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies
• Media and artistic agencies
• Not-for-profit companies and agencies

Learn and earn with Co-op , a paid opportunity for students to enrich their education with work experience. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, sign up for Co-op to:

• build your resumé with professional experience
• learn valuable tips on how to successfully apply for jobs
• expand your network of industry contacts
• earn money to pay for tuition

Inquire about Co-op by phone at 250.807.9623 or by email .

The UBC Okanagan Arts Career Apprenticeship Program (UBCO ACAP) connects upcoming arts, humanities and social sciences graduates from the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies with Okanagan-based employers for one-year, paid, early career opportunities.

UBC’s Okanagan campus offers MA, MSc and PhD degrees in the  Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (IGS)  program, which offers innovative interdisciplinary themes and individualized options in which students can have a history faculty member as their primary supervisor.

Gain Valuable Experience

Learning experiences beyond the classroom help prepare you for a career and life after university. Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleagues.

• See the world through  Go Global , a UBC program for exchange and study with more than 150 international partner institutions. Experience university life abroad as a resident, or earn academic credit while participating in summer group-study courses led by UBC profs.
• Travel to conferences or competitions with financial assistance made available through the  Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund , which provides financial support up to $3,500.

Follow your ideas and jump-start your career:

• Pursue innovative and original research as part of the Undergraduate Research Awards .
• Volunteer as a research assistant or pursue directed studies or honours opportunities, some of the many opportunities for undergraduate students to gain valuable research experience.

Get a financial boost to start your research experience. Pay for travel and other expenses. Win merit-based cash awards that look impressive on your resumé.

• Undergraduate Research Awards : The URA offers an $8,000 salary plus a maximum of $1,500 for research expenses, for a total of up to $9,500 per student. For international students, the IURA offers a $9,000 salary plus a maximum of $1,500 for research expenses, for a total of up to $10,500 per student.
• Co-op puts your classroom learning to the test, allowing you to explore career options while earning money. Inquire about Co-op by phone at 250.807.9623 or by email .
• Learn through doing, create strong connections, and develop professional skills with a campus job arranged by UBC’s Work Study Program .
• Meet a community need and get practical experience by volunteering for a Community Service Learning project—a life-changing experience.

Meet Your Peers and Profs

Find out what students, faculty, and alumni have to say about UBC Okanagan’s history program: ourstories.ok.ubc.ca .

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“I’m grateful for the interest and investment my professors made in my learning.”

WELCOME TO UBC’S OKANAGAN CAMPUS

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. In the history program at UBC’s Okanagan campus, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally respected university while studying in a close-knit learning community.

• Get a glimpse into life on UBC’s Okanagan campus at you.ubc.ca .
• Take a virtual tour of our state-of-the-art labs, modern facilities, campus residences.
• Visit the campus for a personal guided tour led by a student ambassador.
• Tour the campus, city and lake with this interactive 360-degree Kelowna From Above * video. * Best viewed in Chrome and Firefox 

On the first day of university, faculties offer “Meet the Faculty” sessions where you can get to know the Dean, professors, and the staff who provide student support. It’s all part of UBC Okanagan’s new student orientation: CREATE .

Attend an orientation tailored to your needs as an Indigenous student, domestic student, international student, or student living in residence. You can even register your parents for an orientation that includes a workshop and campus tour.

• Peer mentors are a great resource — ask questions and learn from students who’ve been there, done that.
• Navigate your studies with the help of a professor, your Program Advisor .
• Use the library which offers print, audiovisual and electronic research materials, a leisure-reading collection, and loaner laptops. It also offers research consultations, instruction and workshops.
• The library’s Writing and Resource Centre can help you articulate your ideas. Pursue your research in a range of subject areas and scholarly genres, including essay writing, grammar, presentation skills, punctuation, thesis development, and coursework.
• Familiarize yourself with resources designed to help you succeed. Student Services offers a variety of academic supports , from study sessions to tutoring and writing workshops.

Take advantage of the many opportunities to get involved and stay active—from workout space in the new Hangar Fitness Centre, to athletic courts, intramurals, fitness classes, and varsity athletics.

Learn more at Sports and Recreation , which includes links to fitness facilities, sport clubs, intramurals and recreation programs, as well as the nationally ranked UBC Okanagan Heat varsity teams that compete in the Canada West Universities Athletics Association.

• Make friends with similar interests and explore career options with the History Course Union. To get involved, contact:  [email protected]
• Branch out, get involved in student life, and have fun by joining various  campus clubs .

Meet new people while living in a study-oriented environment with easy access to academic and personal support.

UBC Okanagan offers modern residence living surrounded by hiking and biking trails. One of the newest residences, Purcell, includes a rooftop patio that offers a panoramic view of the campus and the Okanagan Valley.

Find out more about  living in residence.

UBC’s Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people—the fourth fastest growing population in Canada. In fact, the Okanagan Valley is rated one of the best communities in Canada to grow your business.

More than 160 buses travel daily from campus to key locations such as Kelowna’s cultural district and thriving downtown waterfront. The campus is two minutes from the Kelowna International Airport, one of the Top 10 busiest airports in Canada.

UBC Okanagan is situated within the First Nations territory of the Okanagan Nation, whose spirit of stewardship for the land is reflected in the university’s respect for sustainability.

A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards and orchards, and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan Valley features sweeping stretches of lakeside and endless mountain trails for biking and hiking.

Explore the Okanagan lifestyle at you.ubc.ca.

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