Antigonish,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Philosophy in Antigonish Canada | St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University
|
Antigonish Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,876
(c. USD14,265.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Philosophy studies expose learners to key intellectual traditions while fostering critical analysis of personal beliefs. As a cornerstone of liberal arts, StFX provides comprehensive major and honors programs for in-depth philosophical exploration, with graduates gaining admission to top global postgraduate institutions. Students can also select philosophy electives to enhance other academic concentrations. The curriculum systematically covers all major philosophical domains with rigorous historical study.
The Philosophy Department prioritizes student engagement, supported by an active student-run Philosophy Club. Inspired by Socrates' maxim about life examination, the club promotes philosophical living, offers course tutoring, and facilitates intellectual discussions. Regular informal events create opportunities for students to interact with visiting scholars and faculty members.
Typically requiring 12 credits in Philosophy History:
(i) Distribution includes minimum 6 credits from ancient/medieval periods and 6 from modern/contemporary eras
(b) Standard requirement of 12 upper-level (300/400) credits
(c) All course selections require departmental advisor approval
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
English 12 and four other university preparatory courses
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate IB Diplomawith a minimum score of 24 will be considered for admission.
Minimum grade requirement for any subject is 3.
Students can submit predicted or anticipated results for early fall admission and scholarship purposes.
For high school students the minimum admission requirements include an overall average of 70 percent in Grade 12 with no grade below 65 percent in each of the required subjects Admissions to limited enrolment programs is competitive meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.
Please note students who are currently in grade 12 applying for early admissionmust have the program requirements in grade 11 and be registered in the program prerequisites in grade 12 to be eligible for an early offer Otherwise offers will be made after receipt of final first term grade 12 transcript.
IELTS - 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL - 90 iBT and no lower than 20 in each band.
CAEL - 70 overall and no lower than 60 in each band.
Pearson Test of English - Academic - 60 overall with no score below 50.
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate IB Diplomawith a minimum score of 24 will be considered for admission.
Minimum grade requirement for any subject is 3.
Students can submit predicted or anticipated results for early fall admission and scholarship purposes.
For high school students the minimum admission requirements include an overall average of 70 percent in Grade 12 with no grade below 65 percent in each of the required subjects Admissions to limited enrolment programs is competitive meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.
Please note students who are currently in grade 12 applying for early admissionmust have the program requirements in grade 11 and be registered in the program prerequisites in grade 12 to be eligible for an early offer Otherwise offers will be made after receipt of final first term grade 12 transcript.
IELTS - 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL - 90 iBT and no lower than 20 in each band.
CAEL - 70 overall and no lower than 60 in each band.
Pearson Test of English - Academic - 60 overall with no score below 50.
Tuition
CAD
19,876