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The award
PhD
How long you will study
find out
Domestic course fees
CAD 27000 per year
How you will study
full-time
Course starts
January
International course fees
CAD 27000 per year
Argumentation Studies addresses the principles & methods:
Through which people reason collaboratively or competitively
On any topic where information, knowledge, or claims conflict or are inconsistent
By which reasoners strive to persuade others through verbal or visual means
Expertise in argumentation provides unique & powerful training for a range of careers from human resources and conflict resolution to policy development, research, and education.
Notes about fees for this course
Fees are an estimation and are based on tuition for sixteen (16) months or four (4) academic terms. Does not include Incidental Fees ($2,000*), Textbooks ($2,000*), Living Expenses and Meals ($12,000*).
* Incidental Fees, Textbooks, Living Expenses and Meals are approximate.
Master's degree in a discipline related to Argumentation Studies or equivalent
At least two letters of academic recommendation
A Statement of Research Interest 500-800 words long that addresses
Highlights from your relevant experience
Details of a proposed thesis project and how it might relate to the research of specific faculty members or interdisciplinary Research Clusters
A short sample (under 6000 words) of related scholarly writing
If English is a second language: TOEFL 250, IBT 100, or IELTS 7.0 (at time of application)
English Language Proficiency
The following are many different types of English proficiency tests that the university accepts with the minimum required scores:
TOEFL - 220, IBT-83
IELTS: 6.5
Pearson: 65
ELIP: For more information on ELIP, click here: http://www1.uwindsor.ca/celd/elip-levels
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:
