About the course

The Doctorate of Philosophy in Design and Planning is a Faculty-wide program under the general supervision of the Faculty of Architecture Doctoral Studies Committee, currently chaired by Dr. Lisa Landrum. The Ph.D. in Design and Planning is for students wishing to make a significant contribution to knowledge in design and planning fields. The program is intended for students intending to pursue independent investigation, original research and creative scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate research capability through prior degree(s), publications, presentations and a record of appropriate experience in professional practice, teaching or other pertinent activities. The Ph.D. in Design and Planning program requires 12-credits of course work, a Candidacy Examination, a Thesis Proposal, and a written Thesis, which must be publicly defended in an oral examination. Candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of their field and to make an original contribution to their discipline. The Ph.D. option consists of coursework and a substantial research component.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Winnipeg
Fall (September), 2025	Winnipeg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Manitoba

Master’s degree in a discipline represented by the programs in the Faculty of Architecture (Architecture, City Planning, Environmental Design, Interior Design or Landscape Architecture), or a related field

　　CV/Resume

　　Statement of Funding

　　Research Proposal and Study Rationale

　　Scholarly writing sample

　　Dossier of creative and/or professional work

　　Supervisor Support†

　　Letters of Recommendation: 3

　　TOEFL - Achieve a minimum Internet-based -iBT (86, minimum score of 20 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking categories)

　　IELTS - Achieve a minimum score of 6.5 in the Academic Module

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Manitoba. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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