university of york film phd

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Cinema & Media Arts

Learn to understand, think and create in the language of the moving image across all media. From idea to screenplay, camera to screen, screen to critical inquiry, AMPD’s Department of Cinema and Media Arts offers exceptional theoretical and hands-on training across the evolving spectrums of cinema and media.

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Access to state-of-the-art filmmaking technologies and facilities.

Opportunity to produce your own short films and create a showreel, giving you the tools you need to showcase your work and develop your career.

Strong mentoring by internationally recognized and continuously productive faculty.

More than 50 years of nurturing creative, bold and meaningful work by new generations of filmmakers and scholars!

Our studio courses seek to nurture films, screenplays and media works committed to richness of content, creative vitality and mastery of technique.

Housed in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design, the Department of Cinema and Media Arts is the most comprehensive university-based film program in the country.

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Available to these degrees: BFA Evaluation Process: Questionnaire, Portfolio, Interview Degree Duration: 4 years Entry Options: Fall or Summer

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Screenwriting

Available to these degrees: BFA Evaluation Process: Questionnaire, Portfolio Degree Duration: 4 years Entry Options: Fall or Summer

Available to these degrees: BFA Evaluation Process: Admission to the BFA in Media Arts is based on academic achievement. A portfolio review is not required. Degree Duration: 4 years Entry Options: Fall, Winter or Summer

Cinema & Media Studies

Available to these degrees: BA Evaluation Process: Admission to the BA in Cinema & Media Arts is based on academic achievement. A portfolio review is not required.  Degree Duration: 4 years Entry Options: Fall, Winter or Summer

Integrative Arts

Available to these degrees: BFA Evaluation Process: Admission to Integrative Arts is based on academic achievement. A portfolio review is not required. Degree Duration: 4 years Entry Options: Fall, Winter or Summer

A program that offers specialized instruction in fiction, documentary, alternative cinema, and a separate specialization in screenwriting. 

Cinema and Media Studies (MA) 

The MA is an extremely versatile degree that prepares students for futures in interdisciplinary academic research or the growing spectrum of jobs in the creative industries. 

Cinema and Media Studies (PhD) 

The PhD in Cinema & Media Studies is a dynamic program in which students pursue innovative and interdisciplinary research into the full range of sound and moving image media practices and traditions, with the option of research creation dissertations. 

MBA/MA | MBA/MFA Joint Program 

The Schulich School of Business in partnership with the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) at York University offers a unique combined graduate degree in Fine Arts and Business. 

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PhD in Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media by Creative Practice

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Film Studies Theatre & Dramatic Arts Interactive Media Creative Writing

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This PhD programme in Theatre, Film, Television, and Interactive Media (by creative practice) invites proposals in the fields of Playwriting, Acting for Theatre, Directing for Theatre, Film and Television, Sound Design, and Interactive Media.

The programme is specifically aimed at individuals:

• already working professionally in theatre, film, television, or interactive media who wish to take time to reflect critically on their own and others’ work.
• already working professionally in theatre, film, television, or interactive media who wish to make a career move into teaching and research in Higher Education.
• working in theatre, film, television, or interactive media who wish to develop their careers with the production of a substantial and appropriate original work.
• seeking to reach a professional standard of practice and research and to pursue a career in either Higher Education or professional theatre, film, television, or interactive media.

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You will have completed an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above. In addition, you will normally have a Masters degree or at least three years' professional experience in theatre, film, television or interactive media production.

Film and Screen Media MA

Birkbeck, university of london, film and screen media (with television) ma, film and screen media (with study abroad) ma, film and screen media mphil/phd, norwich university of the arts.

PhD in Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media by Creative Practice

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This PhD programme in Theatre, Film, Television, and Interactive Media (by creative practice) invites proposals in the fields of Playwriting, Acting for Theatre, Directing for Theatre, Film and Television, Sound Design, and Interactive Media.

The programme is specifically aimed at individuals:

• already working professionally in theatre, film, television, or interactive media who wish to take time to reflect critically on their own and others’ work.
• already working professionally in theatre, film, television, or interactive media who wish to make a career move into teaching and research in Higher Education.
• working in theatre, film, television, or interactive media who wish to develop their careers with the production of a substantial and appropriate original work.
• seeking to reach a professional standard of practice and research and to pursue a career in either Higher Education or professional theatre, film, television, or interactive media.

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You will have completed an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above. In addition, you will normally have a Masters degree or at least three years' professional experience in theatre, film, television or interactive media production.

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£4,786 per year

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The fees quoted are for one year of study. Fees are subject to increase in subsequent years but this increase will be set at a maximum of two per cent in each year for continuing students. The University reserves the right to alter the level of fee.

£27,900 per year

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Course Description

This programme allows students to devise and develop a creative project in the fields of theatre, film and television under the supervision of appropriate members of staff. In addition to a portfolio of creative work, students will also produce an analytic thesis on the substantive intellectual issues entailed in the project and a reflective log or portfolio relating to the creative process. The programme is founded on 3 main components: An academic dissertation; a professional portfolio or reflective journal and a portfolio of creative work. The combination of creative work, portfolio and academic dissertation ensures that candidates will have to prove both their critical and practical skills.

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London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

About The University of York

The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.

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PhD in Cinema Studies

The PhD curriculum draws on the methods of a number of disciplines, including art history, cultural studies, American studies, psychoanalytic theory, and philosophy. It involves intensive seminar level study in film theory, history and research methods. Graduates of the program have gone onto positions of academic leadership in the field.  The Doctor of Philosophy degree is conferred for advanced studies in which the student demonstrates outstanding original scholarship. It signifies the student can conduct independent research and has both a broad basic knowledge of all areas of his or her field and an intensive knowledge of one field in particular.

Over the first two years of the program, you’ll enroll in nine courses. In addition to the three courses listed below, a number of lectures and seminars are offered each semester in the department. Additionally, you will have the option to take up to two courses in other departments within NYU.

PhD Methodologies

In your first semester, you will meet with your cohort to examine a range of activities entailed in being in the program specifically, and in preparing for a career in cinema and media studies generally.  The course covers professional activities, research protocols, and practical exercises.

Directed Reading

In your third semester, you will complete a Directed Reading in your dissertation topic area with supervision by your anticipated dissertation advisor.

Dissertation Seminar

In your fourth semester, your cohort will come back together to prepare dissertation proposals through in-class debate, written feedback, and guests with experience in the process.  With regular presentations of work in progress, you will spend the semester finishing your dissertation proposal.

Qualifying Exams

You will be required to pass three Qualifying Examinations during your first two years in the program. The two written exams, one each in the fields of Film/Media History and Film/Culture/Media Theory, consist of 10-page essays completed over the course of a week and graded by three faculty members. The oral exam comprises questions relating to your specific area of research during your dissertation proposal, conducted and graded by three faculty members.

Read more about the PhD Comprehesive Examinations.

Language Requirement

You will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language.  Six languages are accepted toward fulfilling this requirement: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.  Students for whom English is a second language may request an exemption from this requirement.  To demonstrate proficiency, you must pass an exam from either the department or the College of Arts & Sciences .

You will be given the opportunity to serve as a teaching assistant during your second year of coursework.  Once your coursework and qualifying examinations are complete, you will be eligible to submit course proposals for adjunct teaching positions in the department.

Current students should consult the PhD Handbook for rules and regulations.

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The Canadian Centre for German and European Studies offers a special Graduate Diploma in European Studies that equips students to conduct innovative research and nurtures their professional advancement. Students will develop expertise in the interdisciplinary field of German and European Studies, exchange ideas with students and professors in the humanities, social sciences and professional faculties as well as receive mentorship in academic research and professional skills from leading scholars.

Film: Production and Screenwriting

Canada’s only dedicated MFA program in Screenwriting trains students in all aspects of writing for the screen, including television and cinema. Award-winning filmmakers teach in the Production program, with access to extensive production facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll be closely connected to Toronto's vibrant film scene, with research centres like the Toronto International Film Festival Group Film Reference Library and production companies that provide opportunities and connections to help launch careers. Combined MFA/MBA available.

Master of Finance (MF) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The Schulich Master of Finance provides the intensive industry grounding and accelerated CFA pathway needed to launch a career in modern finance. Students will develop their understanding of corporate finance, risk management, private equity, compliance and more. The 12-month full-time program offers courses, which place a strong emphasis on real-world applications and context.

Financial Accountability

Master of Financial Accountability (MFAc)

Founded in 2009, The MFAc is the only program of its kind in the world, which consists of four dynamic and interrelated conceptual cornerstones: (1) Corporate Ethics; (2) Regulative Standards and Legislative Requirements; (3) Effective Information Systems; and (4) Transparency in Reporting (the program’s ultimate goal). Students are well equipped with the tools and knowledge required to deal innovatively with complex organizational, ethical, legislative and financial realities in their careers.

Financial Engineering

The Financial Engineering Program, established in 1998, is of interest to students with strong quantitative backgrounds in economics, mathematics, science, statistics, computer science and engineering. Through rigorous training in Mathematics coupled with specialized courses offered by the Schulich School of Business, the program opens doors to many exciting careers in the Financial Industry all over the world.

Foundations of Canadian Law

Delivered by Osgoode Hall Law School

The Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law is the only program of its kind in Canada. It is designed to provide a deep understanding of Canadian law in the key areas of public and private law. It covers foundational aspects of the Canadian legal landscape, including Canada’s legal history and structure; skills-focused topics, such as legal research and writing; and more specialized topics, through elective courses chosen by students. Students learn from expert faculty members and network with professionals across a variety of industries. The Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law opens the doors to better career opportunities in the Canadian legal market and may set the stage for further graduate study.

Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies

Founded 1991, the Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies (GFWS) program is one of the largest Gender Studies programs in the world. One of our primary goals is to develop and apply a feminist analytical perspective to teaching and research on women and gender as they intersect with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, ability and age. The program is interdisciplinary – drawing widely from the humanities, social sciences, environmental studies, fine arts, education and law.

General Interpreting

The General Interpreting program is well suited to those who wish to interpret professionally in court and/or healthcare settings. The diploma is taught exclusively online, through real-time, interactive classes that are language specific. Students are taught by some of the best working interpreters from around the world, and graduates are ready to interpret using the technologies that are rapidly changing the profession.

One of Canada’s leading programs in Geography offers students the chance to explore multiple ways of knowing the world based on social sciences, humanities and physical-biological sciences. The spirit of sustainability and social justice animates the research work conducted by our community of exceptional students and faculty. Nearly all of our graduate students are engaged in fieldwork.

Global Health

PhD delivered by Faculty of Health

York University's PhD program in Global Health will examine global health issues in relation to intersecting challenges of wealth disparity, environmental degradation, government policy and human rights. The program will prepare the next generation of health leaders with the knowledge and skills to address these challenges and improve health for people worldwide, helping to create the conditions that enable equity.

Global Metals and Minerals Management

RANKED #1 IN CANADA by The Economist, Financial Times, Forbes, and QS, Schulich is Canada’s preeminent business school. Students gain an in-depth understanding of management complexities and strategic opportunities that leaders face in the Global Metals and Minerals Industry. This is accomplished through extensive interactions with industry leaders, as well as through attendance at industry events and conferences, strategy field studies at mining companies and mine site visits.

The Graduate Program in Health is an exciting learning environment that focuses on real-world and applied research questions related to health. The program emphasizes how societal, economic, political, organizational, and cultural processes influence health. Through theoretical and conceptual approaches from multiple disciplines, students are trained to approach health research in an interdisciplinary way. The program offers two fields of specialization: Health Policy & Equity and Health System Management & Health Data Analytics.

Health Industry Management

The Health Industry Management Diploma is designed to explore the needs and potential solutions to improve health systems. Based on consultations from industry leaders, the program has designed a curriculum that provides a solid knowledge base and understanding of the health sector. Led by faculty and sector leaders who are focused on in-depth insights into the industry’s opportunities and challenges, students are able to leverage their learnings and pursue exciting career opportunities in this field.

Health Psychology

Health Psychology at York covers a broad range of topics across the human lifespan, including cancer care, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, eating disorders, HIV/AIDS, pain, SARS as well as stress and coping. The program is intended to promote competency in health psychology research for graduate students enrolled in the Psychology or Kinesiology & Health Science programs. York is the only Canadian university to offer a diploma in Health Psychology.

One of Canada’s top-ranked graduate History programs provides students with a vibrant intellectual climate embracing a wide range of geographical and thematic areas of historical research. Long known for its strength in Canadian History, the program also offers areas of research in Comparative, Global and Transnational History, Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America and the History of the Ancient World.

Human Resources Management

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM), PhD

The School of Human Resource Management is the largest university unit in Canada devoted to the study of HRM, making it a leader in its field.  We offer an executive-style MHRM for HR professionals and a research-based PhD program. Students explore issues that range from organizational change and development to strategic compensation, international HR and qualitative research methods.

The program aims to produce graduates equipped to utilize the rich tools afforded by interdisciplinary scholarship in humanities within a broad range of pursuits both within and outside of the university. An explicit focus is on interdisciplinary scholarship in theory and in practice, which addresses critical issues involving western and non-western humanist traditions. Fields of research include: Comparative Perspectives and Cultural Boundaries, Values and Culture, Religion and The Cultures, Technologies and Sciences of the Modern.

Information Systems & Technology

The School of Information Technology provides the most current knowledge about information technologies and their application in modern organizations. The degree will prepare students for employment in a broad range of sectors such as health, business and education. Students can choose courses from many IT areas, including: Data Management and Analytics, Enterprise Computing, Complex Systems and Decision Support and Financial Technologies. The program is offered both on a part-time and full-time basis.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies—one of the first formalized graduate programs in Canada—enables highly motivated students to study within three distinct disciplines in order to deeply explore a particular problem or phenomenon. Students have the option to propose a research project and choose scholarly lenses from an intriguing range of interdisciplinary fields. The student’s unique area of inquiry may combine the fine arts, sciences, health, social sciences, engineering, humanities, law and more.

Intermediate Accounting

The Schulich Diploma in Intermediate Accounting is an 8-month program designed to provide a foundation in the field of Professional Accountancy in Canada. The core curriculum is designed to thoroughly introduce students to accounting concepts such as reporting, analysis, capital structure and financial planning. Topics incorporate key principles for management and ethical considerations in a wider global context and prepare students to pursue their next steps in a professional accountancy career.

International & Security Studies

The Graduate Diploma in International & Security Studies provides Master's and Doctoral students the opportunity to specialize in the area of international and security studies. Students engage in research and complete work dedicated to the production and promotion of critical knowledge on security within local, national, international and global contexts.

Jewish Studies

The Graduate Diploma in Jewish Studies is of interest to leaders in the Jewish community, to teachers and administrators in Jewish schools and to those with an interest in Jewish Studies who do not wish to earn a formal graduate degree. The diploma provides an intellectual grounding for their activities and give them the information needed to put their leadership, teaching and interests into a broader context. Students are admitted directly into the diploma program.

Justice System Administration

Through the Justice System Administration Diploma, students are exposed to an in-depth analysis of the literature on judicial administration in Canada, with relevant comparison to other related jurisdictions. In addition, students will be exposed to a related body of literature on law and public administration. 12-week work placement opportunities are available.

Kinesiology & Health Science

MSc, MA, Master of Fitness Science (MFSc), PhD

The Graduate Program in Kinesiology and Health Science is designed to prepare students for academic and professional settings with a broad commitment to advancing physical health, mental health and social well-being through ongoing professional development. Students are offered four areas of specialization: Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology; Neuroscience and Biomechanics; Health & Fitness Behaviours; and Socio-Cultural and Policy Studies in Sport and Physical Activity.

Language & Literacy Education

The Language and Literacy Education Graduate Diploma invites students with an interest in language and literacy to explore what it means to develop citizens whose personal, economic and intellectual lives are enhanced by advancing their skills in language and literacy. Students who are enrolled in the Master’s or PhD Program in Education can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program.

Latin American & Caribbean Studies

This unique Graduate Diploma, established in 1986, offers formal accreditation at the graduate level of specialized knowledge on Latin America and the Caribbean. The program is a great way to connect with other students and researchers exploring Latin America and the Caribbean through many events organized by our vibrant intellectual community. 

Law (Osgoode Hall Law School)

Osgoode is one of Canada's oldest and most prestigious law schools with a reputation for academic excellence. Our degree programs are known for the breadth and depth of their constantly evolving course offerings and their ground-breaking approaches to the study of law. Through an innovative, creative and rigorous course of study, students are challenged to attain the highest standards of excellence in legal scholarship.

Law (Osgoode Professional Development)

Professional LLM, General LLM, Tax Law LLM, Canadian Common Law LLM, LLM in International Business Law

The Osgoode Professional LLM degree program is specially designed for lawyers, executives and experienced professionals wanting to develop their expertise in a particular area of law. This program provides the option to focus on one of 14 law specializations, including: Administrative Law; Business Law; Dispute Resolution; Constitutional Law; Energy & Infrastructure Law; Tax Law and Canadian Common Law. With part-time, full-time and distance learning options, the program provides flexibility to complement a busy schedule.

Law for Law Enforcement Professionals

The Graduate Diploma in Law for Law Enforcement Professionals is the only program of its kind in Canada. Designed and co-taught by law enforcement professionals, this innovative program focusses on the substantive law issues confronting policing professionals in their day-to-day work. The program is delivered in small group seminars over a two-year period and offered on a part-time basis to meet the needs of all professionals working in the sector.

Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE)

Master of Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE)

The Master of Leadership and Community Engagement is a part-time professional degree offered by the Graduate Program in Education that prepares graduates to advance in leadership roles in public sector organizations and communities with a focus on community engagement and innovation. The program emphasizes leadership, policy, community engagement, program design and evaluation as well as social justice.

Linguistics & Applied Linguistics

The Graduate Program in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics is well known for the excellence of its faculty, students and teaching. Our mission is to educate candidates in ways that will prepare them for careers in teaching, research, government and the private sector. Faculty research and supervision interests cover a broad spectrum of areas in Linguistics. Specializations include: Core Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; and Applied Linguistics.

Master of Management (MMgt) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The Master of Management is designed to equip graduates from non-business programs with the tools they need for managing and problem-solving in a variety of organizations and environments. Students will build knowledge of the major disciplines of management and how they intersect, while developing key competencies that are valued by organizations and that will facilitate employment in a career with a future. This one-year program is offered on a full-time basis.

The Graduate Diploma in Management provides students who have non-business backgrounds with a robust understanding of the field of management and key skills required in managing an organization. Through a set of modules, students are introduced to major areas in management, including organizational theory, accounting, finance, operations management, organizational behaviors and law. The 2-term program can be taken concurrently with other graduate programs or as a direct-entry diploma for candidates who seek to advance their careers.

Management Practice

Masters of Science in Management Practice

The Master of Science degree in Management Practice is designed to provide future leaders in organizations with a robust understanding of management practices rooted in applied research and analysis that inform evidence-based decision-making. Students are provided the opportunity to focus on one specific area: Accounting, Marketing, Supply chain management, Entrepreneurship and innovation and Managing professionals. The program can be completed on a full-time and part-time basis.

Master of Marketing (MMKG) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The full-time, 12-month Schulich Master of Marketing is the first program of its kind in Canada to prepare graduates for professional careers in marketing. Students will earn state-of-the-art digital marketing and research tools and grow their literacy in analytics, social media, advertising and consumer behavior. The capstone of the program is a two-term marketing field project, designed to give students first-hand experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies for real-world organizations.

Master of Business Administration in Technology Leadership

Master of Business Administration (MBA) delivered by Schulich School of Business

Discover the MBA program designed for tech leaders of the future.

With a constantly refreshed curriculum and a focus on real-world, experiential learning, the Schulich Tech MBA prepares the next generation of change makers to win in an era where every company is a tech company.

This 16-month (4-term) full-time program includes guaranteed workplace internships, direct exposure to industry leaders in Toronto’s thriving tech scene, and career support. Students will tackle current technology challenges through case studies, simulations, guest lectures, and a capstone integrated field study project. The Tech MBA Advisory Council guides the curriculum’s continuous innovation, reflecting market challenges and opportunities.

Mathematics & Statistics

MSc (Applied & Industrial), MA, PhD

Our Graduate Programs provide both depth and breadth of knowledge in mathematics and statistics to help students tackle challenging problems in theory and applications. Many graduates go on to successful careers in academia, industry and public service worldwide. We offer thesis and course-based MA programs in pure and applied math, probability, theoretical and applied statistics, and data science, as well as MSc and PhD degrees.

Mathematics Education

The Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education  is designed to provide opportunities for graduate level study of theories and research in Mathematics Education, as well as enriched mathematical experiences, to practising teachers and administrators and to people in the community whose work involves developing mathematical literacies. Students who are enrolled in the Master’s or PhD Program in Education can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program.The Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education is jointly offered by the Graduate Program in Education and the Graduate Program in Mathematics and Statistics.

Mechanical Engineering

York’s Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering offers an exceptional opportunity to work with award-winning investigators in state-of-the-art facilities. The program offers research directions in core fields such as solid mechanics, thermofluids and aerospace. Students will develop the skills and experience required to prepare for industry leadership, teaching and research-based career paths across a wide range of engineering disciplines, along with a strong emphasis on soft skills. 

The Graduate Program in Music offers both MA and PhD degrees in broadly defined research areas that include composition, ethnomusicology, jazz, musicology, performance and popular music. Recognition is given to the multiple cultures that coexist in contemporary society and to the many contexts and issues which shape musical expression and research. Our professors include ethnomusicologists, music historians, music theorists and composers. Combined MA/MBA also available.

Neuroscience

The Neuroscience Graduate Diploma offers diverse areas of research ranging from molecular and cellular mechanisms in nerve cells to the study of behaviour of whole organisms. Current and incoming graduate students will be supervised by faculty members engaged in neuroscience research within the departments of Psychology, Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, EECS and Biology. Opportunities for local and international collaborations with hospitals and other universities are available.

MScN, Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) MScN, PhD

The Graduate Program in Nursing encourages students to question conventional assumptions and practices as they gain the insights and skills to contribute to the future development of Canada’s health care system. The program integrates relational principles with theoretical knowledge on transformational and organizational leadership, caring and narrative pedagogies, global and local policy and human health experiences.

MA, PhD, MA/Juris Doctor

Our programs teach both traditional and interdisciplinary methods, including empirical, conceptual and applied approaches. Students also engage in ongoing discourse with researchers in other disciplines, such as law, psychology, neuroscience and healthcare. Specializations include: ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of law; philosophy of cognitive science, mind and language; history of 19th and 20th century philosophy; and philosophy of science and epistemology.

Physics & Astronomy

The program is recognized for offering students invaluable research opportunities through its affiliation with important international endeavours. Students perform experimental/observational or theoretical/computational research in mainstream areas of physics and astronomy. The program offers excellent facilities, first-rate professors and close connections to interdisciplinary centres at York in fields such as Atmospheric Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Mass Spectrometry and Vision Research.

Political Science

Created in 1967, York’s Department of Political Science is the largest program in Ontario with an international reputation for critical scholarship. An integral part of our vision is a commitment to scholarly excellence, democratic governance, critical thought and social justice. The program offers five specialization areas: Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics; International Relations (International Political Economy and Security Studies); Political Theory; Women & Politics.

Post-MBA in Advanced Management

A program unique to North America encourages management graduates to keep abreast of new developments in their profession. Open to those who hold an MBA degree from a recognized business school, the certificate provides students with the opportunity to select electives strategically, with the goal of either broadening knowledge of a specific specialization, deepening knowledge of a specific area or developing expertise in a new area.

Postsecondary Education: Community, Culture & Policy

The Graduate Diploma in Postsecondary Education: Community, Culture & Policy is designed for students with an interest in the study of universities, colleges, adult and community-based education to deepen their knowledge of and research expertise in these areas. Course themes include the history and philosophy of postsecondary education; the student experience; adult and community education; the internationalization of higher education and much more. Students who are enrolled in the Master’s or PhD Program in Education can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program.

The Graduate Program in Psychology is one of the largest and most diverse in Canada. Our faculty members have many collaborative research partnerships with organizations ranging from local hospitals to NASA, and our clinical programs have extensive connections with practicum sites. Students are offered seven different areas of specialization: Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science; Developmental Science; History & Theory; Quantitative Methods; Social & Personality; Clinical; and Clinical-Developmental.

Public & International Affairs

Masters in Public and International Affairs (MPIA)

Housed in Canada’s first bilingual School of Public and International Affairs, the two-year Master’s offers high-level bilingual preparation for leadership roles in public life. The program focuses on analyzing the key challenges in Canadian public life, placing Canadian public institutions in a global setting and applying the core knowledge and tools of public management and policy. Students have the opportunity to take on a paid internship with a government department, an international agency or a non-governmental organization.

Public Policy, Administration & Law

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL)

The Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law provides a more comprehensive consideration of public and administrative law, social justice issues and public sector ethics than any other existing program in Canada. Students will benefit from York’s established strengths in democratic administration, environmental policy, change management, e-government, financial accountability and many other fields. The program provides flexibility to complement a busy schedule by offering evening and weekend courses. 

Quantitative Methods

This distinctive Graduate Diploma was developed to promote competency in the application and communication of advanced quantitative methods to psychological and social science data. The program is intended to be complementary to graduate students’ courses of study in psychology or other related graduate programs. Students have the option to complete a research practicum focusing on quantitative methods.

Real Estate & Infrastructure

Master of Real Estate & Infrastructure (MREI) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The one-year, full-time Master of Real Estate & Infrastructure (MREI) is the first graduate program in Canada that offers a combination of courses in both Real Estate and Infrastructure. The MREI integrates leadership development with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking and development, investment and financing of real estate and infrastructure. Students also have the opportunity to capitalize on a diverse network of alumni and other industry participants.

Refugee & Migration Studies

This Graduate Diploma allows a student enrolled in a graduate program at York to formally specialize in refugee and migration studies. Students connect with faculty, students and visiting scholars at York’s internationally recognized Centre for Refugee Studies. The program encourages graduates to serve both the Canadian and international communities in a vital area of public and humanitarian policy.

Science & Technology Studies

The first program of its kind in Canada provides highly qualified students with a unique opportunity to do specialized academic work in Science and Technology Studies (STS). Research in STS applies the methods and theories of the social sciences, humanities and cultural studies to contemporary and historical examinations of scientific knowledge and governance, technological change and controversies as well as innovation policy and political economy.

Social & Political Thought

Founded in 1973, York’s Graduate Program in Social and Political Thought (SPTH) undertakes to encourage, develop and advance the analysis of social and political ideas with the aim of integrating intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences. The curriculum is structured around three areas of study: The History of Social and Political Thought; Black Studies and Theories of Race and Racism; Economy, Consciousness, Aesthetics and Society. The program is ideal for self-directed students with diverse intellectual interests.

Social Work

MSW (Advanced Standing) - Full-time & Part-time, MSW (two-year), PhD

Recognized as one of the most progressive and socially responsible Social Work programs in Canada, we examine social problems as constructions mediated through class, race, ethnicity, religion, gender and sexual identity as well as age and ability. The MSW and PhD programs adopt a critical perspective, which encourages students to deconstruct dominant ideologies to address power inequalities inherent in society.

Socio-Legal Studies

Socio-Legal Studies builds on York's pioneering Law and Society and Criminology programs and its tradition of interdisciplinary research. Contributing faculty are leaders in international and domestic human rights, socio-historical approaches to law, transnational policing, immigration and border security, indigenous rights as well as gender, race, sexuality and the law. Our PhD is the first such doctoral program in Canada not based in a law school.

York’s Graduate Program in Sociology is one of the most dynamic centres of social theory and research in Canada. We have a well-established national and international reputation for critical scholarship, interdisciplinary and sociological theory. The outstanding quality and diversity of our graduate students is one of our greatest strengths. Research and teaching are organized around five broad fields of strength: Critical Social Theory; Culture and Identities; Global Sociology; Nature/Society/Culture; Processes, Practices and Power.

Supply Chain Management

Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The Master of Supply Chain Management program prepares students for leadership roles in building, managing and changing supply chains. The 39‐credit full-time or part-time program will develop the analytical and managerial skills needed to find creative supply chain solutions to business opportunities and problems in private, non-profit or governmental sectors. The program will add value to persons with previous undergraduate degrees in areas such as engineering, economics, healthcare, science, social science, and business.

York’s MFA in Theatre is an intensive, two-year (five-semester) conservatory program. We offer training taught by outstanding professors who work professionally in Toronto - one of the largest and most exciting theatre communities in the world — and abroad. Facilities include four performance spaces, multiple studios and excellent set, costume and prop-building facilities. Specializations include: Performance (Acting and Performance/Creation); Directing; Design for Performing Arts; Collaborative Program in Theatre Directing with Canadian Stage. Combined MFA/MBA available.

Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies

The MA and PhD programs in Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies emphasize our collective interest in theatre, dance, performance, and cultural politics. Students explore performances across a broad range of periods and cultural contexts, both on stage and in everyday life, to highlight the cultural, political, material and ideological dimensions of performance practices. Specializations include: Canadian Theatre & Cultural Politics; Postcolonialism & Globalization; Critical Pedagogy & Community Engagement; Embodiment & Cultural Memory.

Translation Studies

The MA in Translation Studies is the only graduate program in Toronto and southern Ontario dedicated to the advanced study of translation. The program offers students a full range of theoretical, conceptual and methodological tools necessary for a deeper analysis and understanding of issues related to translation. Applicants are required to demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the Admissions Committee, in French and English or in any other language and English.

Value Theory & Applied Ethics

Students who qualify for a graduate degree in the MA or PhD Program in Philosophy may apply for the Graduate Diploma in Value Theory and Applied Ethics. This program of study allows students to deepen their knowledge and skill of value theory and its application to real ethical problems. Students are offered the choice to take a Practicum in an institution with a working committee on ethics, such as a hospital, government or agency.

Visual Arts

York’s Visual Arts Graduate Programs offers a vibrant community of artists and art historians engaged in research, theory and contemporary art practices—providing graduate students with an educational experience that will be intense, rewarding and productive. Both the MFA and PhD programs have an established history of contributing to the contemporary Canadian art scene. Combined MFA/MBA also available.

World Literature

Designed to highlight and give official accreditation to students’ transnational, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary literary expertise, this Diploma is unique in Canada. It can lead to prospective careers in a range of areas requiring a high level of cross-cultural competency and literacy in this era of globalization, from government to the global creative industries. The Diploma can be obtained in conjunction with an MA or PhD degree in English, Humanities or Translation Studies.

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MA in Cinema and Media Studies

The MA is an extremely versatile degree that prepares students for futures in interdisciplinary academic research or the growing spectrum of jobs in the creative industries.

MFA in Film

A program that offers specialized instruction in fiction, documentary, alternative cinema, and a separate stream in screenwriting.

MBA/MA | MBA/MFA Joint Program

The Schulich School of Business in partnership with the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) at York University offers a unique combined graduate degree in Fine Arts and Business.

PhD in Cinema and Media Studies

The PhD in Cinema & Media Studies is a dynamic program in which students pursue innovative and interdisciplinary research into the full range of sound and moving image media practices and traditions.

The Graduate Program in Film at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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Doug Mastriano sues university, academics for criticizing dissertation

The lawsuit stems from academic fraud claims filed against mastriano’s biography of wwi sgt. alvin york.

State Sen. Doug Mastriano; FIRE Defendant James P. Gregory Jr. Justin Sweitzer; Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

By Harrison Cann

• Capitol Beat

State Sen. and former GOP gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano is suing his former university and nearly two dozen academics over criticism of him and his research into one of World War I’s most celebrated soldiers, Sgt. Alvin York. 

The defamation, racketeering and antitrust lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oklahoma, seeks at least $10 million in damages for criticisms of Mastriano’s book, " Alvin York: A New Biography of the Hero of the Argonne ". Mastriano alleges that the criticisms prevented him from getting university job opportunities, reduced his book sales and interfered with his short-lived interest in seeking the 2024 Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. 

As a result, he says, he has endured “sleepless nights, physical illness and extreme emotional pain and suffering.”

“Defendants embarked on a racketeering enterprise to deprive Col. Mastriano of his intangible property interests in his Ph.D, his books, and his speaking engagements,” says the lawsuit, filed in Oklahoma by lawyer Daniel Cox, who had spent time as Mastriano’s chief of staff.

The case comes years after Oklahoma historian James Gregory raised academic misconduct concerns about Mastriano’s research at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. Mastriano sued Gregory in May of this year after Gregory reported more than 200 instances of potential academic misconduct in Mastriano’s doctoral dissertation about Sgt. York.

Gregory, represented by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, known as FIRE, is now an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, where he also works as a museum curator while finishing his doctorate. 

“This is Mastriano’s own work against Mastriano,” Gregory told City & State. “All he had to do was show me the documents and say I was wrong. But he’s never actually provided any evidence to show I was wrong…It feels like the final act of a desperate man.”

FIRE asked the court to dismiss the case on Thursday, arguing that not only are Mastriano’s federal claims baseless, but that his defamation claim is subject to an Oklahoma law that allows courts to swiftly dismiss lawsuits targeting protected speech. 

Gregory came across Mastriano’s biography on Sgt. York in 2018 while doing his own research on York, but after professors contacted him saying work he cited from Mastriano’s book was inaccurate, Gregory decided to take a closer look at Mastriano’s work. Gregory said he pointed out 35 cases of academic fraud – including inaccuracies, lack of citations and even fabrication of events – to the University of New Brunswick. Upon reviewing Mastriano’s dissertation, which was the basis for his York biography, Gregory found 213 cases of academic fraud or misconduct. 

“Some of them are just bad historical practice, like quotes with no citations…(or) he’ll quote something, and then his citation will have 15 different sources, which is almost impossible to double-check, and some of them aren’t even right,” Gregory told City & State. “And then they’ll range into just pure fabrication,” citing examples of Mastriano changing data or inaccurately using a photo description to provide evidence for an assertion. 

FIRE argues that the case violates an Oklahoma law against lawsuits designed to stifle public debate, and that Mastriano is trying to stretch the case to antitrust and racketeering laws. Since Gregory first voiced his concerns, the University of New Brunswick has been reviewing events around its decision to grant Mastriano a doctorate in 2013 for his York research, setting up an investigative committee whose work has been done out of the public eye. UNB and its administrators, also seeking to dismiss the case, called it “a dispute over academic protocol that should be resolved by an educational committee but instead has been dressed up as an international conspiracy.”

“There is an ethical responsibility (as historians) to report these things when you find them,” said Gregory, who added that the University of New Brunswick had three unaffiliated historians review Mastriano’s work, although the findings haven’t been published due to Canadian privacy laws. “(UNB) wouldn’t tell me what the result of that investigation was, so I thought it was done and over with until this lawsuit showed up. So obviously it was something that made (Mastriano) mad.”

York was awarded the Medal of Honor for leading U.S. soldiers behind German lines in France during World War I to disrupt machine gunfire. More than 20 German soldiers were killed and 132 captured, according to the Associated Press.   

Mastriano couldn’t immediately be reached for comment and declined to speak to the AP. 

City & State also reported in 2022 , during Mastriano’s gubernatorial run, that a 2002 academic paper he wrote raised eyebrows among war scholars because he stated that the U.S. should “not hesitate” to strike at locals if a military regime is nearby, describing the U.S. military’s “hypersensitivity” to civilian deaths as an “enormous weakness.” 

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