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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum Studies

The PhD in Curriculum Studies is a flexible, research-oriented doctoral program designed for students interested in the organization of learning within educational settings. If you are admitted, you will take two doctoral seminar courses, EDCP 601 and EDCP 602. In addition to these six credits, you will need two research methodology and two specialization courses (18 credits total). You will select your courses in consultation with a faculty supervisor or program advisory committee, based on your prior academic work and research interests. Students in the PhD program typically devote two years to coursework, and two to three years to developing and carrying out a research project designed to make an original contribution to knowledge in the area of specialization. The university allows doctoral students up to six years to complete program requirements. Please browse our admission page for more information and applications to the Department .

Minimum Funding Policy for PhD Students

All full-time UBC students (domestic and international) newly admitted to start a PhD program of the Vancouver campus as of September 2018 or later will be provided with a Minimum Funding Package equal to $24,000 for each of the first four years of a PhD. This funding can be used to pay for university-related expenses (e.g., tuition, books) as well as general living expenses. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, graduate academic assistantships. If a student receives additional funding (e.g., a scholarship) or other income that elevates his/her package above the minimum funding package, his/her support from on-campus funding sources may be reduced. Please see the Faculty of Graduate + Postdoctoral Studies website for more information .

Doctoral Seminars

The EDCP 601 and 602 doctoral seminars are core academic experiences for students and foster a collaborative environment for learning and research. All students are required to successfully complete both EDCP 601 and EDCP 602. EDCP 601 examines the emergence of contemporary conceptions of curriculum and pedagogy, looking across various historical and theoretical influences. Emphasis is placed on analysis of varied conceptual and political perspectives, explicit and tacit rationales for formal education, and consequent principles that infuse conceptions and enactments of curriculum and pedagogy. EDCP 602 unpacks the epistemological and ontological positions of various paradigms used in contemporary studies of curriculum and pedagogy. These include hermeneutic, critical, feminist, and post-structuralist thought. The course examines how scholars of curriculum and pedagogy interpret educational events, focusing on how methods and claims are informed by notions of truth, reality, and subjectivity.

Coursework and Specialization

Students in the PhD program are expected to take minimum six credits of courses in their specialization so that they are familiar with current theory and research. Courses are selected in consultation with a supervisor or program advisory committee. Most of the courses in the student’s specialization are completed in the first two years of the program. Ph.D. students typically take additional courses to give them the breadth and depth of understanding of contemporary theories, issues and debates expected of those pursuing the highest degree awarded by the university. Doctoral study is oriented toward dissertation research, but coursework beyond the student’s specialization is recommended when it contributes to her or his scholarship.

Research Methods

PhD students are expected to be familiar with the various methods used in contemporary educational research and to become expert in the particular methods they use in their own research. Developing proficiency in research methods—including the strengths and weaknesses of each approach—normally requires enrolling in available courses and reading widely in the research methods literature. Before research proposals are approved, students are expected to demonstrate that they have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully carry out their research plan.  Students are required to complete a minimum of six credits in research methods courses at 500 – 600 level (excluding EDUC 500 or equivalent.)

Comprehensive Examination

All students in the PhD program are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination after most of their coursework is completed and before they present their research proposal. The examination is prepared in consultation with the student’s program advisory or research supervisory committee, depending on when it is taken. Details about the of the examination and choices that students make related to the format of the examination can be found here .

PhD Dissertation

The PhD dissertation is an original piece of research that contributes to knowledge in the student’s area of specialization. Students develop research proposals which must be presented to and approved by a research supervisory committee made up of a research supervisor and at least two other committee members. Research supervisory committees provide direction to the student, read and critique drafts of the dissertation, and, when the dissertation is complete, participate in the final oral examination.

PhD Residency

There is no residency requirement per se, but PhD students are expected to make steady progress through their coursework, comprehensive exams and thesis research. Current policies require PhD students to achieve candidacy by the end of their second year of study. Achieving candidacy involves completing all coursework, passing the comprehensive exam and having an approved research proposal (see Statement on PhD Residency and Student Progress in the EDCP Graduate Studies Handbook ).

For questions, please email the Graduate Program Assistant .

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Contact MERM Graduate Program Support, Karen Yan , 604-822-6371.

Ph.D. Program

Specific coursework requirements for the doctoral program are determined on a case-by-case basis, as outlined in an individualized Program of Graduate Studies (PGS) developed for each student, in consultation with his/her Academic Advisor and Faculty Advisory Committee. The PGS specifies the kind and number of courses to be taken by the student for his/her degree, with consideration of (1) Departmental degree requirements specified for all EPSE doctoral students, (2) the requirements specified by the MERM area, and (3) the student’s own background, research interests and preparation at the Master’s level. It is assumed that the student will have taken all required courses (or their equivalents) for the MERM MA.

A typical program would include coursework, seminars, directed readings and, where appropriate, practical and field work related to the student’s major area of interest and selected to prepare the student for his/her Comprehensive Examination and Thesis.

It is expected that all Doctoral students acquire a background in:

• psycho-educational assessment and measurement
• quantitative research design and analysis

As a step toward providing such a background, all EPSE doctoral students are required to complete the following coursework and degree requirements

1. Research Methodology Basics It is assumed that graduate level courses in measurement (e.g., EPSE 528, Basic Principles of Measurement), analysis of variance (e.g., EPSE 592, Analysis of Variance in Educational Research) and correlation/multiple regression (e.g., EPSE 596, Multiple Regression in Educational Research) have already been completed at the Masters level.

2. Additional Advanced Methodology MERM Courses   Doctoral students are required to complete a minimum of three 600 level MERM courses. Additional 600 level courses may be required by the student’s program advisor, in consultation with the student, based on dissertation research interests and career plans. Students may also take additional advanced courses relevant to their research.

3. Additional non-MERM methodology courses Additional intermediate and advanced methodology courses may be required by the student’s program advisor, in consultation with the student, based on dissertation research interests and career plans. Students may take appropriate non-MERM methodology courses relevant to their program.

4. Additional courses It is expected that students will have some knowledge in a non-MERM content area, such as human development, psychology, cultural studies, quality of life, health, policy studies, or higher education. Depending on the student’s prior background in this content area, the program advisor, in consultation with the student, may require additional courses in this area. Courses taken in a content area will be related to the student’s dissertation research and career plans.

5. Comprehensive Exam

• Eligibility Only students who will have obtained 85% or better in the required core MERM courses taken at UBC will be allowed to attempt the Comprehensive Examination. The core MERM courses will be the MERM courses listed in the student’s approved PGS for the MERM program. Students who do not meet this requirement must obtain 85% either by retaking the course(s) or by writing a sit-in examination on material specific to the course(s) prior to starting the Comprehensive Examination.
• Format Eligible students will write a Take-home Examination. This examination will require the student to compose a comprehensive essay/paper on a topic identified by the student’s examining committee comprised of three MERM professors who may be part or all of the student’s supervisory committee. The student will identify one member of the examining committee as the coordinator of the Comprehensive examination.
• Evaluation The content of the paper may be related to student’s dissertation topic, but should not be part of the dissertation. The student must demonstrate depth of understanding and originality via synthesis and application. An Oral Examination will be required as well, where the student will present a brief summary of his/her written material and answer questions from the Examining Committee members who would have read the written answer. An expectation of the scope of the answer will be stated along with the question. Both the written and the oral examination will be considered together for a pass or fail decision.
• Time Students will be given four weeks to complete the paper. Normally, both the written and oral examinations would be completed within six weeks. Students will receive an immediate evaluation of their performance following the oral examination.
• Re-Examination In the case of unsatisfactory performance, the student will be allowed one re-write and/or one oral presentation of the whole examination or the part(s) the examining committee may require. The time for the re-examination will be specified by the examining committee.

6. Doctoral Thesis All doctoral students are required to complete a doctoral thesis in the student’s area of research and career interests. The thesis supervisor should be a MERM faculty member. There shall be at least two other members of the dissertation committee, one of whom must be a MERM faculty member or a MERM associate faculty member.

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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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Master of Education (MEd)

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The MEd programs in Educational Studies are situated within the academic programs in the Department of Educational Studies.

A MEd degree can be completed full-time over a two-year period or over a longer period for part-time students, and is excellent preparation for professional practice.

MEd students enroll in one of the programs:

• Adult Learning and Education  (ALE)
• Adult Learning and Global Change (ALGC) – online
• Educational Administration and Leadership  (EDAL)
• Higher Education  (HIED)
• Society, Culture and Politics in Education  (SCPE)
• Ts”Kel Concentration

In addition, we offer an MEd in Curriculum and Leadership (CULE) which is collaborative program between the Educational Administration and Leadership Program (EDAL) and the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP). We have also offered the MEd in Educational (for in Education for Sustainability) through PDCE:

• Curriculum and Leadership (CULE)
• MEd EDST ( Education for Sustainabiilty )

What is the difference between an MA and an MEd program?

The MEd Program is designed for those students whose primary interest is in developing further their professional practice. Students interested in the MEd Program pick one of several program concentrations offered by the department (Adult Learning and Education; Adult Learning and Global Change; Curriculum and Leadership; Educational Administration and Leadership; Higher Education; Society, Culture and Politics in Education; or Ts”Kel) , and complete their course work either full-time or part-time (with the exception of Adult Learning and Global Change, which is full-time only).

MEd students complete their programs by writing a graduating paper (EDST 590) which can take a number of forms, including writing a substantial essay on a particular topic that includes a review of relevant literature, or the creation of a curriculum or policy that is directly relevant to their workplace. Some program concentrations give students the option of completing one or more elective courses as an alternative to writing a graduating paper.

The MEd Program is generally completed over a two-year period for full-time students, and over a longer period for part-time students.

The MA Program is a thesis based program designed for students interested in learning more about conducting research, and who may enter the PhD program at a later date. Students interested in the MA program can complete the degree as a general concentration in Educational Studies, or by choosing one of four program concentrations offered by the department (Adult Learning and Education; Educational Administration and Leadership; Higher Education; or Society, Culture and Politics in Education) .

The core courses for MA students are the same as the core courses for MEd students. Unlike MEd students, MA students must take other required MA courses, find a supervisory committee, prepare a research proposal, conduct their research, write up the results and defend their thesis.

The MA Program is generally completed over a two-year period for full-time students, and over a longer period for part-time students.

Admissions Requirements for Graduate Study

Each MEd Program within the Department Of Educational Studies has its own admission requirements.

In addition to individual program requirements, all graduate program applicants in the Department of Educational Studies (EDST) must meet the minimum entry requirements established by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, which oversees graduate work at UBC. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will be considered for admission only in exceptional circumstances.

More Info: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-education-educational-studies

General Eligibility

To be eligible for admission to a master’s degree program at UBC, applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree (apart from applicants from Quebec) with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (at UBC 76%) in third- and fourth-year courses prescribed by the Department concerned as prerequisite to the master’s program.

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies - Minimum Academic Requirements: Canadian or U.S. Credentials http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-canadian-or-us-credentials

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English Requirements

English Proficiency Test Score: Applicants whose degrees are from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to graduate studies are:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score of 600 (paper version), 250 (computer version), 92 with a minimum of 22 in each component (iTB) is required for admission to all programs in Educational Studies. Visit TOEFL’s website
• IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): Minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no other component score less than 6.0.
• MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): Minimum overall score of 81.

The applicants must have an official report of their score on one of these tests sent directly from the testing service to the Graduate Program Assistant, Department of Educational Studies at the address below by the application deadline. Score reports more than two years old will not be accepted.

More Information: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/english-proficiency-requirements

The EDST MEd is a 30 credit program .

Students have the option of:

(1) completing 27 credits of course work and a three credit graduating paperor

(2) completing all 30 credits through course work.

* In addition to general EDST MEd requirements, each MEd Program has its own program requirements as outlined on each Program’s individual page. The MEd degree provides a rich learning environment for studying educational theories, methodologies, and problems which can then be transferred to work in schools, the workplace, the non-profit sector, and community leadership.

Scholarship funding is not available for MEd students.

Prospective students should apply through the program concentration they are interested in pursuing:

• Adult Learning and Global Chang e (ALGC) – online
• Education for Sustainability (EfS)
• Ts”Kel Program

Note that fees are subject to change by the University.

Tuition for MEd Programs

Tuition fees for EDST Masters Programs are found on the UBC Calendar  website .

Deadlines for applications

Deadlines for EDST programs can be found on the EDST website .

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For more information about this program, the department and admission procedures can be found at  edst.educ.ubc.ca or by contacting:

EDST Graduate Program Assistant Email:  [email protected] Tel: 604.822.6647

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PhD Student Daniel's Journey to Ottawa with UBC Leadership

The annual 'Day on the Hill,' organized by UBC's Government Relations, is a strategic mission to Ottawa where UBC's innovative research and education are showcased to parliamentarians and government officials.

This year, the Forestry and BioProducts Team, led by BPI Scientific Director Orlando Rojas, joined UBC President Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon and three other research teams to represent UBC. Their mission was to highlight their pioneering work in forestry and bioproducts research and ignite interest among federal government partners and policymakers in the university's cutting-edge breakthroughs. PhD student Daniel Barker-Rothschild had the privilege of being part of this team.

Over the course of two dynamic days, they engaged with influential figures from the Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development; the National Research Council (NRC); the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), and the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada.

"It was a profoundly impactful experience to participate in these discussions, where I could contribute my perspectives and highlight my research," Daniel shared. He presented his ongoing work on the impacts of climate change on forest resources and innovative approaches to valorizing traditional waste streams in the forest industry, such as lignin.

A highlight of the trip was meeting the Speaker of the House, the Honourable Greg Fergus (pictured below). Daniel commented, "Meeting with such a key figure was both exciting and incredibly valuable, allowing us to directly convey the significance of our research to influential leaders in the federal government."

This experience marked a special milestone in Daniel’s professional journey. He expressed his gratitude, saying, "I am thankful to the UBC VPRI office and Government Relations, particularly Kelsi Wall, for organizing the mission, and to my supervisor, Dr. Rojas, for providing me with this incredible opportunity."

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May 7, 2024

Indigenous Graduate Education in Nursing (I-GEN) Program Manager

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Five British Columbia universities – Thompson Rivers University (TRU), University of British Columbia, Okanagan (UBCO), University of Victoria (UVIC), University of British Columbia (UBC-V) and Trinity Western University (TWU) – have come together as collaborative partners to support Indigenous Graduate Education in Nursing (I-GEN).

The I-GEN Program Manager will coordinate Indigenous Graduate Education in Nursing (I-GEN) initiatives. The position will liaise between the I-GEN program development and the I-GEN research project led by Dr. Lisa Bourque Bearskin. The position will be located at one of the five University sites with the opportunity for remote work arrangements. This is a part time position with a salary of $60,000 plus travel coverage.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Align coordination of curricular plans and schedules for the I-GEN program within the I-GEN principles and vision as set by Local Community Circles, Indigenous Nursing Advisory Council, the Wisdom Council, and Deans and Directors.

Create a communication plan and coordinate activities for the I-GEN faculty leads at each site. Activities may include but are not limited to; 

Establishment of a curriculum timeline to ensure the integration of Indigenous knowledges and practices related to health and wellness into curricula across sites.

Create and manage a shared site of graduate courses commensurate with the I-GEN program.

Assist in the development of a pathway for I-GEN students to engage in courses across sites.

Share quarterly reports on curriculum progress with Deans/Directors and Research team.

Liaise with the community leads at each site and assist in developing a process for community advisory information to be communicated to faculty leads at each site.

Accountable to the Deans and Directors Committee.

Maintain files and documentation related to their activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of two years project management experience. Knowledge of Indigenous health is an asset.

A degree in Nursing or another Health discipline is preferred.

Strong written and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously.

Advanced computer skills, including extensive experience with word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications, such as those within MS Office Suite and others. 

Preference will be given to qualified applicants with Indigenous ancestry.

To apply forward a cover letter, a statement of who you are and why you think you would be a good candidate, and a resume or curriculum vitae.

Forward your application to Dr. Maureen Ryan Associate Dean Academics, Faculty of Human and Social Development University of Victoria  [email protected] May 20, 2024.  Please reach out if you have any questions about the position.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD)

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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.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

The Vancouver School of Economics at UBC is one of the world's best: in a recent ranking based on research publications, the department ranked in the top 20 worldwide, and number one in Canada.

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.

UBC offers the best program in economics in the country and has a reputation worldwide for its research and top programs.

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Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

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
• International countries other than the United States

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.

English Language Test

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

Other Test Scores

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.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

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.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

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)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

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Research facilities.

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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Financial support.

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.

Program Funding Packages

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.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

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.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

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.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

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.

Foreign government scholarships

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.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

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

Sample Employers in Higher Education

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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.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

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.

ENROLMENT DATA

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• Research Supervisors

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Anderson, Siwan (Micro-level institutions, role of gender, studies of rural governments)
• Baylis, Patrick (Economics; Climate Changes and Impacts; Economic Planning of Energy; climate change economics; energy economics; environmental economics)
• Beaudry, Paul (National and International macroeconomic issues, Business cycles, inflation, financial markets, the macro-economic effects of technological change and globalization, and the determinants of aggregate employment and wages)
• Bostanci, Gorkem (Macroeconomics (including monetary and fiscal theory); Industry economics and industrial organization; Firm Dynamics; Input Allocation and Productivity; Labor Demand; intellectual property)
• Copeland, Brian (International trade, environmental economics, interaction between globalization, the environment, and the sustainability of renewable resources)
• 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, 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 )
• Li, Hao (Microeconomic theory, theory of contracts and organizations, and games and decisions )
• Lowe, Matthew (preference formation; social integration; political selection)

Doctoral Citations

Sample thesis submissions.

• Essays on the economics of crime and violence
• Essays in economic history and development
• Essays in optimal monetary policy
• 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

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)

Further Information

Specialization.

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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