A truly interdisciplinary approach, this program aims to integrate intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences.

Founded in 1973, York’s graduate program in Social & Political Thought is the leading doctoral program of its kind in Canada. The program offers a highly independent, self-styled pattern of study.

You are encouraged to become creative scholars and teachers and to work independently. For this reason, only students who indicate they wish to complete such a program of independent study will normally be admitted.

Degrees Offered

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MA

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PROGRAM COMPONENT(S)

 

• Major research paper
• AND Oral examination

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MINIMUM REQUIRED GPA

B+

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FALL ENTRY

 

• Full-time
• Part-time

Deadline - Fall (All Applicants)

2023-01-15

English Proficiency Requirement

Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based)	600
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based)	100
IELTS (Academic Module)	7.5
YUELI	Academic Program Level 9 with Distinction
YUELI Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP)	Graduate with distinction
CAEL	Overall score of 70, no component score less than 60
Minimum CPE Score	C
Minimum CAE Score	B
Duolingo	140
PTE Academic	76

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PhD

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PROGRAM COMPONENT(S)

 

• Comprehensive examination (oral and written)
• AND Dissertation

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MINIMUM REQUIRED GPA

B+

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FALL ENTRY

 

• Full-time
• Part-time

Deadline - Fall (Full-time Applicants Only)

2023-01-15

English Proficiency Requirement

Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based)	600
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based)	100
IELTS (Academic Module)	7.5
YUELI	Academic Program Level 9 with Distinction
YUELI Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP)	Graduate with distinction
CAEL	Overall score of 70, no component score less than 60
Minimum CPE Score	C
Minimum CAE Score	B
Duolingo	140
PTE Academic	76

Additional Admission Requirements

Number of Recommendation(s)

• 3 recommendation(s)

Other Requirements

• Resumé or CV
• Statement of interest, including Grad Course List
• Sample of writing