Information Studies
| PROGRAM INFORMATION |
| Faculty: |
Faculty of Education |
| Degree: |
Doctorate
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| Field of Study: |
Library Science/Librarianship;
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| Description: |
The Ph.D. in Information Studies provides an opportunity for exceptional candidates to study interdisciplinary research topics at the doctoral level. The program offers a thorough grounding in both current theory and methods of research to ensure that students develop knowledge and critical awareness of relevant theories, principles, and methods in Information Studies and acquire the expertise to conduct and promote scholarly research in the context of Information Studies. The program begins with a set of common courses and proceeds to specialization through dissertation topics focused on areas of expertise that are supported by the research interests of current faculty members. Students develop scholarly and innovative expertise in one of four research areas within information studies: information-seeking behaviour, human-computer interaction, information resources in context, and knowledge management and representation. The program prepares graduates for a wide range of settings in research, teaching, and senior administrative positions, in Quebec, Canada, and internationally, contributes to the development of knowledge and to teaching/learning in Information Studies, and builds national and international visibility of Information Studies from a research perspective. |
| Website: |
Information Studies at McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Thesis Based? |
Yes |
| Cost per year: |
| Provincial: |
$2,422 |
| National: |
$2,422 |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: |
75 |
| Prerequisites: |
Applicants should normally have a master's degree in Library and Information Studies (or equivalent). Master's degrees in other fields will be considered in relation to the proposed research. An applicant with a master's degree in Library and Information Studies (or equivalent) will normally be admitted to Ph.D. 2. An applicant with a master's degree in another field may be considered for admission to Ph.D. 2, but will need to register for courses to upgrade background knowledge in library and information studies. An applicant who holds only a bachelor’s degree from McGill University or an approved institution in Information Studies (or equivalent) in exceptional circumstances may be admitted to Ph.D. 1. A CGPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is required.
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| Test Scores: |
- TOEFL (CBT) [min. 250] or TOEFL (iBT) [min. 100] or TOEFL (PBT) [min. 600] or IELTS [min. 7.5]
Applicants to all programs must submit, or arrange for the submission of, the following documents, directly to the School: A completed application form, available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply. Two sets of official transcripts of the applicant's university record showing degree(s) awarded; an official translation in either English or French is required for transcripts in another language. Two academic letters of recommendation, on letterhead, or, if degree was awarded more than five years ago, two employer letters of recommendation. A covering letter outlining the reasons for wishing to undertake the program of study. A curriculum vitae. A non-refundable application fee of CAD$100, payable by credit card only.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: |
- Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
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Program Last Updated: Jul 3, 2012
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