Thunder Bay,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Philosophy and Political Science (Honours) in Ottawa Canada | Lakehead University
Lakehead University
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
29,355
(c. USD21,046.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Through philosophy studies, you'll gain insight into the intellectual roots of our civilization while honing analytical and problem-solving abilities that allow you to scrutinize society with curiosity and critical perspective. Our curriculum examines core philosophical ideas spanning from Ancient Greece to modern times, providing context for today's ethical and justice-related thought. The program focuses on developing reasoning capabilities, debate skills, and writing competence through courses covering diverse subjects like Gender Studies, Pop Culture, Paranormal Phenomena, Love, Bioethics, Existentialism, and Environmental Philosophy. Graduates will acquire the capacity to: Evaluate and decipher arguments. Substantiate viewpoints using evidentiary standards. Outline significant philosophical movements. Approach philosophical inquiries with historical awareness. Recognize underlying theoretical premises. Design and execute comprehensive, well-researched studies.
Given philosophy's interdisciplinary nature, students can pair it with subjects like English, History, French, Indigenous Studies, Psychology, or Political Science. We're among Canada's limited institutions offering a Professional Ethics minor - an excellent choice for those exploring ethical dilemmas in business, biomedical fields, environmental concerns, or digital innovation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
or Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma;
A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;
A minimum 70%* overall final average
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme applicants who achieve their diploma with a total score of at least 24 may be eligible for admission. Three Higher Level subjects must be completed. Prerequisite courses can be presented at either Standard Level or Higher Level. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Some of our competitive programs may require a total score greater than 24.
Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.)
Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);
Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)
IELTS - Minimum Score - 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0).
TOEFL - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT) - 80 (no component score less than 19).
Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT) - 213 (no component score less than 17.
Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present - 550 (no component score less than 50.
DuoLingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
The revised pBT is not accepted as Speaking is no longer a category.
Tuition
CAD
29,355