Information (PhD)
Exploring the power of information to transform communities and decisions worldwide.
Why choose this program?
Explore how access to the right data, information, and knowledge shapes the way we live, work, and make decisions; and can help create a more just society.Ìý
HÂþ»â€™s PhD in Information connects research on technology, society, and ethics, giving you the tools to address pressing challenges, including the ongoing digital divide, misinformation, and the ethical use of generative Artificial Intelligence.
Work alongside leading researchers and global partners on topics like human-information interaction, human-centred design, data analytics, knowledge production, digital humanities and Indigenous and traditional knowledges while building the intercultural and leadership skills to make an impact in academia, industry, government, cultural institutions, and beyond.
Careers
Graduates of the PhD in Information work in academia, government, non-profit, and the private sector. They contribute to fields such as:
- libraries, archives, and museums
- cultural heritage
- human-centred informaticsÌýand design
- data analytics and visualization
- information policy
- information and data governance
Program options
The PhD in Information is a thesis-based program with both full-time and part-time pathways. Offered on campus with some flexibility after coursework, the program begins each September and combines advanced coursework, comprehensive exams, and original research leading to a defended doctoral thesis.Ìý
Students work closely with their supervisory committee to shape their studies, with course selection tailored to their research interests and career goals.
The program is designed to be completed within four to five years on a full-time basis or up to eight years on a part-time basis.
All graduate programs at HÂþ» are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsÌýas well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Program-specific requirements
This program requires you to meet the following criteria:
Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent from a university of recognized standing.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 (B average) on 30 credit hours from a master's degree, and 30 credit hours from the most recent bachelor's degree.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements may submit additional evidence of professional education, research activity, or professional and creative work to support their application through our prior learning assessment (PLA) process. For more information, email phdinfo@dal.ca.Ìý
IELTS: 7 or higher
TOEFL: 92 or higher
For more information on English language proficiency standards and accepted tests,Ìýview the HÂþ» Faculty of Graduate Studies language requirements.
Financial information
Fee format:ÌýProgram fee, payable each term.
Full-time program fee duration:Ìý12 months
