Location | Email Address | Program Website |
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301 Accolade East | dance@yorku.ca | dance.gradstudies.yorku.ca |
Admission Requirements
Doctor of Philosophy Program
To be admitted to the PhD in Dance Studies, applicants should hold a master’s degree with at least an A- average in dance or a related field in the fine arts (such as music), the humanities (such as history or women’s studies) or the social sciences (such as anthropology). Applications are evaluated on the basis of transcripts, three letters of reference, two examples of scholarly writing and a 1000-word statement of research interest or potential dissertation topic.
Proof of language proficiency is required for students who do not meet one of the following criteria:
- their first language is English, OR
- they have completed at least one year of full-time study at an accredited university (or institution) in a country where English is the official language of instruction. A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 600 (paper based) or 250 (computer based) or York English Language Test score of Band 1 or equivalent is required.
The program accepts only those qualified applicants who are able to benefit from the faculty and facilities available.
The PhD program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.