Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd) In Resource Economics And Environmental Sociology

University of Alberta

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Doctoral Degrees

Qualification

36 Months

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$6378

Fee

Description
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The Department offers programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics, Forest Economics, and Rural Sociology. A joint specialization in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics is offered collaboratively by the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology, and Economics. Program Requirements Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 in coursework and a thesis. Coursework Agricultural/Resource and Forest Economics Six 3 graduate-level courses from the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology, approved by the department Programs will depend on the student’s academic background Students are required to take microeconomic and macro-economic theory, graduate-level applied econometrics. Additional coursework may be required. Rural Sociology Six 3 graduate-level courses approved by the department Programs will depend on the student’s academic background Students are required to take courses in social theory, quantitative methods, and qualitative methods, plus two courses that are directly or indirectly related to the student’s field of research Additional coursework may be required. Thesis Registration in 900-level THES. All candidates for the PhD must prepare and defend a dissertation on an approved topic. Length of Program The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the academic background of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of 36 months is normally required. The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

For international students

The Department's minimum admission requirements are an approved master's degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. Applicants to the PhD program are required to submit a test score for a Graduate Record Examination (verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections). English Language Proficiency: TOEFL: total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent; Academic IELTS: 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band; CAEL: overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest; PTE Academic: 61 with a minimum band score of 60. Application Deadlines: The final application deadline is May 1. All applications are for entry in the Fall term.

36 Months - Full time

Fee

CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,378) per yearGiven fees may be subject to change in future Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

University of Alberta, North Campus, EDMONTON, Alberta (AB), T6G 2R3, Canada

AAEA Master's Scholarship

Value of scholarship

CAD$1,200.00 (US$ 872) total value

How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on their application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty). The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Superior Academic Achievement (a grade point average of 3.5 or greater in the most recent academic year - 12 credits minimum) Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology Nominee must have completed a minimum of 12 credits of coursework in their master's program Nominee must be majoring in agricultural economics, agri-food business management, or natural resources economics Nominee must demonstrate commitment, leadership, contribution, and initiative at the University, in the community, and in the agri-food industry Awarded on the basis of superior academic achievement Preference will be given to nominees who graduated from an Alberta high school If no suitable nominee is found, the scholarship will not be awarded Open to Canadian citizens. Open to permanent residents. Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits. Open to applicants in masters programs. Open to applicants in course-based study programs. Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs.

Who can applay

All international

John and Patricia Schlosser Environment Scholarship

Value of scholarship

CAD$10,000.00 (US$ 7,264) total value

How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on their application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty) and will be part of a competitive adjudication. The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Awarded to a nominee whose research, scholarship, or creative work is judged to be a most outstanding contribution to our understanding, appreciation or amelioration of our earthly environment If no suitable candidate is available in any given year, the scholarship will not be awarded This award is paid out in September Open to Canadian citizens. Open to permanent residents. Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits. Open to applicants in doctoral programs. Open to applicants in masters programs. Open to applicants in course-based study programs. Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs.

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One of the top five universities in Canada and the top 100 in the world, the University of Alberta (UAlberta) is a large, immersive and inspirational institution.
There are more than 200 undergraduate programs and 18 faculties across five campuses. Over 36,000 students call UAlberta home, with international students making up 7,000 of them. There are more than 130 nationalities represented at the university.
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The university strives to create an empowering student experience that prepares individuals to make a positive difference to the world after they graduate. UAlberta has one of the highest graduate employment rates in Canada, and the province of Alberta has the highest average salaries in the country.

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