Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Philosophy in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,967.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The UBC Philosophy PhD program offers rigorous academic preparation, equipping graduates for roles in research and education within the philosophical field.
Admitted students collaborate with distinguished faculty conducting cutting-edge research across diverse specializations, such as philosophy of science, cognitive philosophy, metaphysical studies, theory of knowledge, linguistic philosophy, art theory, moral philosophy, political thought, gender studies, formal logic, Eastern philosophies, and Western philosophical traditions.
The program additionally provides valuable teaching experience, allowing students to serve as teaching assistants and lead instructors across various philosophy courses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in philosophy with a minimum average of 76% or 3.3 GPA in third and fourth-year level coursework and an average of A- or 3.7 GPA in third and fourth-year level philosophy courses. Undergraduate work prerequisite to the Ph.D. program typically includes:
- 3 credits in formal logic
- 6 credits at the upper level in the history of philosophy
- 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory
- 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
- at least 6 additional credits at the upper level in any of the above or related areas; OR,
A master’s degree (or equivalent) in philosophy with clear evidence of research ability, OR
A successful first year in a philosophy master’s program, consisting of 18 credits, including 10 credits at the 500-level or above and 10 credits with an A- or 3.7 GPA, and with clear evidence of research ability.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
100
ibT Reading 22
ibT Writing 21
ibT Listening 22
ibT Speaking 21
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
7.0
IELTS Reading 6.5
IELTS Writing 6.5
IELTS Listening 6.5
IELTS Speaking 6.5
Tuition
CAD
9,690