AB,
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Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Philosophy in Halifax Canada | Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
16,751
(c. USD12,045.44)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Philosophy Department at Saint Mary's University offers a selective yet dynamic MA program, welcoming just a few students annually. Our program excels in diverse areas including ethics, political philosophy, epistemology, aesthetics, education philosophy, late modern philosophy history, and the philosophy and history of science.
Philosophy graduate students actively engage in departmental life, frequently joining faculty at conferences and academic discussions. The department provides teaching mentorship opportunities, allowing students to gain experience through classroom involvement, curriculum design, and instructional practice. Financial support is available through generous fellowships from the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
Advantages of Pursuing an MA in Philosophy at Saint Mary's
Exclusive program offering personalized research supervision
Direct access to all department faculty
Fellowship funding opportunities
Engaging academic environment with strong community spirit
Comprehensive teaching mentorship program
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to possess a BA Honours in Philosophy or cognate disciplines
In addition to all pertinent application materials required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research applicants are asked to submit two samples of written work 8-10 pages each and a statement of philosophical interests
Successful candidates will be required to submit official academic transcripts for each postsecondary institution university college you have attended including exchange transfer and incomplete credit programs. The official transcripts must be sent directly to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research from the host institution in a sealed university college envelope bearing an original university seal or stamp or emailed directly.
Notarized copies of transcripts will not be accepted.
minimum 550 on paper based.
minimum iBT 80 with no band below 20.
International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - minimum 176 with no individual score below 169.
CanTEST - minimum 4.5 with no individual score below 4.0.
In addition to all pertinent application materials required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research applicants are asked to submit two samples of written work 8-10 pages each and a statement of philosophical interests
Successful candidates will be required to submit official academic transcripts for each postsecondary institution university college you have attended including exchange transfer and incomplete credit programs. The official transcripts must be sent directly to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research from the host institution in a sealed university college envelope bearing an original university seal or stamp or emailed directly.
Notarized copies of transcripts will not be accepted.
minimum 550 on paper based.
minimum iBT 80 with no band below 20.
International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - minimum 176 with no individual score below 169.
CanTEST - minimum 4.5 with no individual score below 4.0.
Tuition
CAD
16,751