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The PhD in Information Studies provides an opportunity for exceptional candidates to study interdisciplinary research topics at the doctoral level.
The program aims to ensure that its graduates will be able to develop knowledge and critical awareness of relevant theories, principles and methods in information studies and to acquire the expertise to conduct and promote scholarly research in the context of information studies.
The PhD program:
- prepares graduates for research, teaching, and senior administrative positions in Quebec, Canada, and internationally
- contributes to the development of knowledge and to teaching/learning in information studies
- builds national and international visibility of information studies from a research perspective
Research
Students develop expertise in the broad research area of human-information interaction聽and the core research areas human-computer interaction, information behaviour & services, and information & knowledge management, while also developing an awareness of the research areas'聽interconnections.
Students begin with a set of common core courses and proceed to specialization through advanced course work and dissertation topics focused on areas of expertise supported by research interests of faculty members. View the School's Research page for more information on faculty research areas, facilities, and publications. For research areas of current PhD students, visit the PhD Students page. For completed theses, visit the PhD Theses page.
Research Seminars
Canadian and international guest speakers聽present聽research seminars聽throughout the year. The series offers a valuable opportunity for PhD students to learn about current research topics and developments in the field of library and information studies.
Current students
View our current PhD students here.
Information for current students can be found on the Student Resources pages, where you'll find information on student groups, financial awards and aid,聽specialized library services, services for new students, and more.
Contact
| For questions concerning | Contact |
|---|---|
| Admissions requirements, application process, general administrative matters, & course registration | ASC5 Student Affairs Team: admissions.sis [at] mcgill.ca |
| Program structure, academic matters, & research funding | Graduate Program Director聽gpdp.sis [at] mcgill.ca |
Further information, including links to general university information and regulations, may be found on the 麻豆区 eCalendar PhD in Information Studies page.