Philosophy

Students accepted into the competitive Master of Arts program will join one of Canada's most respected philosophy departments, with a strong placement record for both MA and PhD recipients.

Students may choose to deepen their understanding of the history and philosophy of science through a specialization offered in collaboration with the History departments; a second specialization in philosophy of religion provides advanced inquiry into the connections between philosophical and religious thought.

Students will engage with an active philosophical community that hosts a visiting speaker series and convenes regular research group meetings. All full-time students have office space in the department and access to computer facilities.

Completing this program

• Core Course: Graduate Proseminar, usually taken in the first year.

• History and Philosophy of Science: Two courses in each of philosophy of science, history of science and the history and philosophy of science. 

• Thesis: Students are required to submit and defend an original thesis.

• Additional Courses: Topics may include philosophy of science, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of language, epistemology, logic, philosophy of mind and more.

• Language: Students in th History and Philosophy of Science specialization require proficiency in a second language or logic.

Specializations

• History and Philosophy of Science (MA only)
• Philosophy of Religion (MA only)

Outcomes

Academia, law, public policy, research analysis, consulting, publishing.

A master’s degree in philosophy will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.