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Sophia University
Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies
Ph.D. in Global Environmental Studies
The Ph.D. in Global Environmental Studies is designed for the advanced study of specific areas relating to the global environment. While the questions and lines of inquiry are interdisciplinary, research and writing agendas emphasize methods and concepts from various disciplines of economics, law, political science, sociology, natural science as well as engineering. The degree is intended to prepare persons for academic positions in research institutions, IGOs and NGOs engaged in the area of environmental issues, the public and private sector and requiring advanced knowledge pertaining to specific environmental and sustainability matters.
The Ph.D. program requires a three-year residency and is focused upon the production of a doctoral dissertation. While no formal course work is required, candidates are encouraged to participate in workshops and other program activities and may, in consultation with their dissertation supervisor, attend courses from the master's program. Ph.D. candidates must first pass several qualifying exams and then, upon successful defense of a dissertation prospectus, proceed to dissertation research and writing. To ensure solid guidance of dissertation research and production, entrance is limited to only a few candidates each year.
| Degree Information | |
|---|---|
| Degree | Doctoral |
| Type of Degree | Ph.D. in Global Environmental Studies |
| Subject | - Environmental Science (Environmental Conservation, Sustainable and Environmental System Development, etc.) |
| Major | Global Environmental Studies |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entry Date | Spring Semester: April, 2019 Autumn Semester: September, 2019 |
| Location | 7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan |
| Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
| Postgraduate Program Started | April, 2005 |
| No. of Students | 19 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | - |
| Tuition Fees | First semester: 535,600 yen Subsequent semesters: 333,500 yen |
| Additional Information | |
| Contact | Addressee: Sophia University Admissions Office Phone: 03-3238-3517 Fax: 03-3238-3262 Email: admission-g@cl.sophia.ac.jp URL: http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission Capacity | 10 |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Eligibility | For admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree, applicants must have a bachelor's and master's degree based upon a distinguished record of academic achievement. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact potential dissertation supervisors before submitting their application. |
| Application Period | 1) For Spring 2019 entry First application: August 29 through September 19, 2018 Second application: December 3 through December 21, 2018 2) For Autumn 2019 entry First application: March 27 through April 17, 2019 Second application: June14 through July 1, 2019 |
| Examination Type & Date | Screening takes place in two stages after the application deadline. Preliminary screening is an evaluation of the application documents. Applicants who pass this preliminary screening move to the final screening, which consists of an interview at Sophia University. |
| Presence in Japan Required for Screening Process | No |
| Admission Fee | 35,000 yen |
As of July 19, 2018
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
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