PhD - Transdiscciplinary Sustainability
- 4 years
- Duration
- 17,988 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Phd
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Corner Brook / Canada
- Location
Program description
Building capacity to meet the global and local transition to sustainability in the 21st century is an urgent and difficult job that demands creative collaborations and the integration of diverse knowledge. The PhD program in Transdisciplinary Sustainability (TRSU) seeks to make a significant contribution to the study and resolution of complex ecological-social-economic-political concerns by capitalizing on the particular assets of Grenfell Campus and its School of Science and the Environment.
Using a multidisciplinary approach, this curriculum prepares students to comprehend and undertake research on sustainability challenges (i.e. drawing on a broad combination of disciplines and collaborating with external partners). Core TRSU courses emphasize holistic concepts of sustainability, complex systems, sustainability science, disciplinary reflection, transdisciplinary research techniques, team science, and knowledge co-production with stakeholders. A program that is both organized and adaptable allows students to follow their particular sustainability-related interests.
Program structure
General structure of the program:
- Course: Fundamentals of sustainable development and the science of sustainable development
- Course: Transdisciplinary Methods in Sustainable Development Research
- one elective course (approved by the student supervisory board)
- postgraduate research seminars (during the first two years of the program)
- comprehensive exam
- thesis
Structure by years:
- 1st year - complete courses, prepare for a comprehensive exam, complete a draft research proposal
- 2nd year - complete a comprehensive survey, finalize the research proposal, ensure the safety of the study. If necessary, start research/field work
- 3rd year - conduct research/field work, conduct analyses, start work on publications/thesis chapters.
- 4th year - complete research and write, defend a dissertation
Price
- Tuition — 17,988 CAD
OTHER FEES (REQUIRED) amounts listed are for two semesters
- Student Services Fee — 100 CAD
- Students' Union — 144 CAD
- Recreation Fee — 143 CAD
- Health Insurance — 523 CAD
Requirements for applicants
- master’s degree in a relevant field; OR
- 12 months in a master’s program and demonstrated capacity to pursue doctoral studies; OR
- bachelor’s degree (honours) or equivalent and 5 years of relevant professional experience
AND
- completion of eligible English-language secondary school or degree program; OR
- IELTS Score above 6.5 or TOEFL score above 80 or equivalent (note that these are minimums – higher scores may be required for an application to be competitive)
Applicants who did not complete a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction must normally complete either the:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and achieve a paper-based score of 580 (or higher), computer-based score of 237 (or higher), or internet-based score of 92-93 (or higher); or
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and achieve a score of 7 (or higher).
About the university
Memorial University has a unique responsibility to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador as the only university in the province. Memorial University was founded as a tribute to the Newfoundlanders who gave their lives in military duty during globe War I and later conflicts. We take inspiration from their efforts to create a better future for our province, our country, and the globe.
Over 115 different nations are represented among Memorial University's 19000+ students. Programs range from the traditional to the cutting edge, and can be found at any of Memorial's five locations or online. Memorial University's worldwide network of nearly 100,000 successful alums enhances the institution's capacity and reputation for leadership in research, teaching, and public engagement. Learn more about Memorial University in this quick read.
Vision, Mission
- Vision — Memorial University will rise to prominence as one of Canada's and the world's top public institutions of higher learning, and it will honor its commitment to serving the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Mission — When it comes to education, research, scholarship, creative activity, service, and public engagement, Memorial University is committed to being at the forefront of innovation and excellence. International students and scholars are welcomed and supported at Memorial, and the institution's contributions of knowledge and experience are valued on all levels of society.
Campuses
More than 19,400 students and 3,800 teachers and staff from more than 115 countries study, teach, conduct research, create, and participate in activities at our campuses and other locations. You can attend classes at one of Memorial University's several campuses in Newfoundland and Labrador or anywhere in the world; we also offer 475 courses online.
- St. John's campus
- Grenfell Campus
- Marine Institute
- Harlow Campus
- Signal Hill Campus
- Labrador Campus
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