Program type
Thesis
Philosophy (MA)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
2 years
Credits
45 credits
Start term
Fall, Winter
Program overview
An MA in Philosophy will help you wrestle with some of humanity's most significant concerns such as: the basis of knowledge, logic, ethical action, human rights, global justice, and understanding our relationship with the environment. The central focus of philosophy is developing conceptual frameworks and tools to address fundamental questions about reality, life, and knowledge. At Concordia, we examine these questions through analytic philosophy, history of philosophy, continental philosophy, and comparative philosophy. Our students are studying topics such as global justice, Kant’s metaphysics, the natures of science and humility, Merleau-Ponty and Levinas’ ethics, and multi-valued logics. Students in the program are well-placed to continue in doctoral studies, with many now teaching at universities around the world. Whatever your path in life, our philosophy MA offers invaluable assets: skills in clear thinking and careful reasoning, coupled with a knowledge of the history of ideas.
Program structure
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: |
History of Philosophy Courses
Aesthetics, Moral Philosophy, or Social and Political Philosophy Courses
Metaphysics, Epistemology, or Philosophy of Science Courses
Admission requirements
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.
Application process
Application deadlines
FALL
February 1 (Canadian resident)
January 15 (International)
WINTER
December 1 (Canadian resident)
June 1 (International)
SUMMER
n/a
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition & funding
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Awards and funding
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.
The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.
Out-of-province students
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