Nova Scotia,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Philosophy in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,522
(c. USD9,147.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our graduate programs maintain a selective and intimate environment, usually enrolling eight to ten MA candidates and six to eight doctoral students. Each graduate student benefits from personalized guidance, with academic paths tailored to their specific interests. The department fosters a welcoming, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative culture. Faculty and students engage extensively—not just through coursework and regular seminars, but also in casual settings.
Research Focus Areas
Students can explore diverse philosophical disciplines, such as: ethics & metaethics, bioethics, epistemology, feminist philosophy, philosophy of mind and language, logic, philosophy of biology, alongside supported research in various historical philosophy traditions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Student must have:
- First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing
English language proficiency
- Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 100
- MELAB: 85
- IELTS: 7.5
- CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
- Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE) : A-
- Pearson English Test PTE Academic: overall score of 65 and nothing below 54
Application Deadline:
January 15th for admission with financial support January 31st is the absolute deadline.
Tuition
CAD
12,522