Military, Security and Strategic Studies
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Thesis-based program
Program overview
Our PhD program addresses a critical need for analysts who can study and assess the multitude of security threats that exist around the world, emphasizing the importance of both a theoretical and policy perspective. This thesis-based degree is focused on interdisciplinary work and is designed to help students interact with military officers, government personnel, security-focused NGOs, and military scholars. With flexible programs, leading scholars in a variety of disciplines, and highly competitive funding packages, we strive to ensure our PhD students achieve success in their strategic studies.
Completing this program
- Core Courses: Classics of Strategy, Advanced Analysis of International Relations and Strategic Studies.
- Block Week Course: Students will complete Military and Strategic Studies: Questions and Methods in the week preceding their first term.
- Additional Courses: May include arctic security, Canadian military studies, U.S. security, ethics and morality, intelligence, and other topics.
- Candidacy: Students will complete both oral and written candidacy exams.
- Thesis:Students are required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
Outcomes
Banking, Police Service, Government, Military Procurement, Oil and Gas, NATO, Advocacy Groups.
A PhD in military and strategic studies is usually considered a final degree.
Thesis-based program
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
Courses
Three core courses and three electives
Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar
Classroom delivery
Time commitment
Four years full-time; six years maximum
Supervisor
A supervisor is required, and must agree to oversee the student's research before admission will be granted
Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
Admission Requirements
GPA
A minimum of 3.70 on a four-point scale over all completed graduate courses in the master's program; 3.40 in the undergraduate program over the last 60 units or two years of study.
Minimum education
A completed Master's degree.
Work samples
A representative piece of written work, normally a master's thesis chapter or major research paper.
Documents
- A detailed statement of the proposed thesis research
- A completed application to the Centre, along with supporting documentation
- All post-secondary transcripts
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar.
*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.
Deadlines
January 15 for all documentation
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
Learn more about this program
Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies
Social Sciences 856\ 2500 University Drive NW\ Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
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Faculty of Arts
University of Calgary\ 2500 University Drive NW\ Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
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