Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Philosophy in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,763.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
20 months
The Department provides graduate programs culminating in Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Students can specialize in various philosophical disciplines such as ethics, political philosophy, aesthetics, feminist philosophy, logic, decision theory, philosophy of science (including biology and cognitive science), epistemology, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, ancient philosophy, modern philosophy (17th-20th century), and contemporary European and Anglo-American philosophy. Those interested should contact the Graduate Coordinator regarding potential research topics. The MA in Philosophy offers both course-based and thesis-based completion options. Applicants must choose one initially, but may switch programs with departmental approval. Typically, MA candidates possess an undergraduate degree in Philosophy or a related field. Students lacking sufficient philosophical background may need to complete a qualifying year or additional coursework.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The required application documents are
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Official copies of your transcripts from all previous post-secondary schooling showing marks obtained (submitted in the original language, accompanied by a certified English translation)
3 letters of reference
Statement of interest -the statement of interest can take many forms, but usually describes the research questions and issues that particularly interest the applicant (and why), and perhaps explains why the applicant would like to pursue a philosophy degree at the University of Alberta. Applicants do not need to have identified either a thesis project or a supervisor before admission.
Writing sample - should be a piece of academic work, preferably in philosophy, and should not be more than 30 pages.
TOEFL iBT, in-person or special at-home edition - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest.
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Official copies of your transcripts from all previous post-secondary schooling showing marks obtained (submitted in the original language, accompanied by a certified English translation)
3 letters of reference
Statement of interest -the statement of interest can take many forms, but usually describes the research questions and issues that particularly interest the applicant (and why), and perhaps explains why the applicant would like to pursue a philosophy degree at the University of Alberta. Applicants do not need to have identified either a thesis project or a supervisor before admission.
Writing sample - should be a piece of academic work, preferably in philosophy, and should not be more than 30 pages.
TOEFL iBT, in-person or special at-home edition - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest.
Tuition
CAD
9,406