Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD)
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization:
Geography Quick Facts
Faculty:
Faculty of ArtsSubject:
Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Mode of delivery:
On campus
Registration options:
Full-time Application
Possible start dates:
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | January 13th | January 13th |
Program contact details
Link to program website:
Application enquiries:
- Ms Suzanne Lawrence, graduate.program@geog.ubc.ca
Please mail paper documents to:
Geography Building
Room 217 - 1984 West Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z2
Canada
Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $1,449.72 | $2,546.90 |
| Tuition per year | $4,349.16 | $7,640.70 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Recent Doctoral Citations
- Dr. Junjia Ye: "Dr. Ye analyzed the reproduction of class inequalities within Singapore's division of labour to illustrate the politics of cosmopolitanism. By developing a theoretical framework that integrated Karl Marx and Pierre Bourdieus' notions of class, she examined the livelihoods of Bangladeshi male migrants, Malaysian commuter workers and financial professionals in Singapores labour market." (November 2011)
- Dr. Kathleen Mary Sherrell: "Dr. Sherrell examined the housing outcomes of refugees in Winnipeg and Vancouver. The research explores the influence of legal status, provision of assistance, and federal and provincial immigration policies. Her findings underscore the effect of changing refugee policies on outcomes, and consider how housing influences long-term social inclusion." (November 2011)
- Dr. Russell Stanley Smith: "Dr. Smith investigated interactions between snowmelt processes, soil physics, and topography in controlling stream runoff in forested, mountainous watersheds. His findings help us to understand better the impacts of land-use changes on water supply and will lead to improved models for predicting river flooding." (November 2011)
- Dr. Emily Jane Davis: "Dr. Davis examined how forest-based communities in the Pacific Northwest have responded to mountain pine beetle and wildfire threats by forming regional organizations. She found traditional leaders and established relationships may limit resource-sharing among stakeholders, but regional organizations have helped bring new resources to rural communities." (November 2011)
- Dr. Iain Douglas Stewart: "Dr. Stewart developed a new climate classification system for urban temperature studies. His system divides city landscapes into local climate zones based on the thermal and structural properties of the surface. This work standardizes international communication of temperature observations, and provides a research framework for urban climate studies." (November 2011)
Further Information
Link to UBC calendar:
UBC Calendar 
