The Master's and PhD programs in Theory and Criticism differ in terms of program duration and the length and breadth of the research component.
A two-year program that involves coursework, a language requirement, and a thesis.
Courses
Students are required to take six half-courses (or their equivalent) over a period of two years.
Language Requirement
Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of at least one language other than English that is relevant to their research.
Thesis
Each M.A. student is required to write a thesis: a formal statement of the theory, source materials, methodology, and findings of a student's major research project.
Requires the completion of coursework, language requirement, two qualifying examinations, and a dissertation. Normal time to completion is four years.
Courses
Students are required to take six half-courses (or their equivalent) over a period of two years.
Language Requirement
Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of at least one language other than English that is relevant to their research.
Qualifying Examinations
Ph.D. candidates are required to pass the Core Examination and Field Study before proceeding to the doctoral dissertation.
Dissertation
Each Doctoral student is required to write a dissertation: a formal statement of the theory, source materials, methodology, and findings of a student's major research project.
A Collaborative Specialization in an intra-university graduate field of study that provides an additional multidisciplinary experience for students enrolled in and completing the degree requirements for the Master’s and/or PhD programs in Theory and Criticism. Students meet the admission requirements of, and register in, the participating (or “home”) program but complete, in addition to the degree requirements of that program, the additional requirements specified by the Collaborative Specialization. The degree conferred is that of the home program, and the completion of the Collaborative Specialization is indicated by a transcript notation indicating the additional specialization that has been attained (e.g., MA in Theory and Criticism with specialization in Environment and Sustainability).
Theory and Criticism currently offers two collaborative specializations for students to consider:
The Collaborative Specialization in Environment and Sustainability is an interdisciplinary field designed for current graduate students who wish to become specialists in specific aspects of environment and sustainability, and who also wish to gain an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems and solutions. The student earns a degree in the home department plus credit for participation in the collaborative specialization.
For more information including participating programs: grad.uwo.ca/prospective_students/programs/program_NEW.cfm?p=238.
The Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction offers two academic programs which provide students with interdisciplinary instruction in Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction. Students explore aspects of transitional justice and post-conflict reconstruction, including societal and state transition relating to development, democracy, the environment, the economy, human rights, politics, peace agreements, peacebuilding, justice after atrocity, and social rebuilding.
For more information including participating programs: grad.uwo.ca/prospective_students/programs/program_NEW.cfm?p=244.
