Philosophy MA
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in philosophy, or a related field, with coursework that prepares students for graduate studies in philosophy.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Additional Admission Requirements
Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be required to take up to 12 undergraduate credits in addition to and as a part of the regular graduate program. Applicants with deficiencies in their undergraduate preparation may be required to take a qualifying program.
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Philosophy Courses page for course descriptions.
Philosophy MA (45 credits)
18 | credits of coursework, with a minimum of: 3 credits chosen from History of Philosophy Courses 3 credits chosen from Aesthetics, Moral Philosophy, or Social and Political Philosophy Courses 3 credits chosen from Metaphysics, Epistemology or Philosophy of Science Courses |
27 | credits chosen from: |
Option A : Philosophy MA Research Thesis
Option B : Philosophy MA Monograph Thesis
History of Philosophy Courses
Aesthetics, Moral Philosophy, or Social and Political Philosophy Courses
Metaphysics, Epistemology, or Philosophy of Science Courses
• PHIL 648 |