AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Philosophy in Halifax Canada | Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,470
(c. USD16,157.91)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Philosophy seeks to address broad, foundational questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, logic, consciousness, and communication. The core purpose of engaging with philosophy is to develop the capacity for thoughtful analysis of these profound issues. Philosophical dilemmas emerge when we recognize contradictions between two seemingly valid concepts. For example, we may believe in free will while simultaneously accepting that every event has a determining cause - positions that appear mutually exclusive. Philosophical inquiry aims to reconcile such tensions, either by dismissing one perspective or by discovering a unifying interpretation.
Learners pursue philosophy both for its intrinsic worth and for the transferable competencies it cultivates. Philosophical training equips students with sharp critical thinking, structured reasoning, and clear communication abilities applicable across disciplines and daily life. Most importantly, it fosters intellectual autonomy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students are required to have completed the equivalent of grade 12 level university preparatory English and 4 other university preparatory courses. The overall average should be equivalent to at least 70 percent with no individual grade below 60 percent.
Students may be admitted if they have completed the IB Diploma with a total score of 24 points and a minimum grade of 3 in required courses.
IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 60.
IELTS Online Indicator Test minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 60.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency minimum score of 176 with no individual score below 169.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80 overall with no score below 20.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition minimum score of 80 overall with no score below 20.
CAEL minimum score of 60 with no individual score below 50.
Pearson PTE score of 58 or better.
Completion of university preparatory English at a Languages Canada accredited school recognized by Saint Marys.
Students may be admitted if they have completed the IB Diploma with a total score of 24 points and a minimum grade of 3 in required courses.
IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 60.
IELTS Online Indicator Test minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 60.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency minimum score of 176 with no individual score below 169.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80 overall with no score below 20.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition minimum score of 80 overall with no score below 20.
CAEL minimum score of 60 with no individual score below 50.
Pearson PTE score of 58 or better.
Completion of university preparatory English at a Languages Canada accredited school recognized by Saint Marys.
Tuition
CAD
22,470