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
Degrees Offered:
Full time
Part time
MA X X PhD X X
Deadlines and Dates
Deadlines and Dates:
Dates & Deadlines Start Date September Deadlines January 15
Deadline date means : Date a completed application package is received by York. Completed Application Package means: Use York University's graduate studies online application . Send all required and supplementary documents and materials in a single package. (Exception: official transcripts sent to York directly from previous educational institutions. Official transcripts must come directly from, and bear the unbroken seal of, the issuing institution.) See checklist (PDF). Mail or Courier Completed Application Package to: Mail York University Office of Graduate Admissions P.O. Box GA2300 4700 Keele Street Toronto, ON CANADA M3J 1P3
Courier York University Office of Graduate Admissions W322 Bennett Centre for Student Services 99 Ian MacDonald Blvd Toronto, ON CANADA M3J 1P3
Streams & Specializations
Streams and Specializations:
History of social and political thought Society and economy Consciousness and society
What you need to apply to this program
Minimum Admission Requirements:
Type Requirements Academic (GPA) B+ International Students: refer to the international credentials information for your country. Language Proficiency Do you need? TOEFL Paper-based: 600 Computer-based: 250 iBT: 100 IELTS YELT (York English Language Test)Recommendations 3 Other Resumé or CV Statement of interest Sample of writing
Because the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of positions available, meeting our minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.
Prefer to receive an information package in the mail? (Package does not contain a paper application form — you must apply electronically .)
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.