Dr. Leila Harris

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Biography

Leila M. Harris is a Professor at the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability (IRES) and the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice (GRSJ) at the University of British Columbia. She is a Co-Director of UBC's Program on Water Governance and a member of the EDGES research collaborative that focuses on environmental development issues, particularly concerning gender, equity, and sustainability. Her research critically examines the social, cultural, political-economic, and institutional equity dimensions of environmental resource management, specifically addressing inequalities related to water governance. Harris has led various research projects exploring the institutional dynamics and lived experiences of marginalized communities in contexts such as South Africa, Brazil, and Canada. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding the multi-sited and emotional dimensions of water insecurity. Harris has produced a significant number of publications that contribute to the discourse on water governance and environmental justice, highlighting the critical roles of community engagement and participatory methods in addressing water-related challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.