Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Philosophy in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD7,105.61)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The UBC Master's in Philosophy program enables outstanding students to pursue advanced philosophical studies, explore essential questions more deeply, and develop the expertise required for independent research.
At UBC, students can earn their Philosophy Master's degree through two distinct pathways: a thesis-focused option or a course-based approach.
The course-based program typically requires completing ten courses, with a minimum of six offered by the Philosophy Department. The thesis pathway generally involves six courses followed by thesis writing. Both options are designed for completion within a standard two-year timeframe.
Students enjoy significant freedom in selecting their philosophical specialization areas. Those interested in non-English philosophical works can study the relevant languages. Additionally, many participants gain teaching experience by serving as assistants in undergraduate philosophy courses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or its academic equivalent with a minimum average of 76% (B+) or 3.3 GPA in third and fourth-year level coursework and EITHER:
Honours in philosophy with a 80-84% (A-) or 3.7 GPA in at least 12 credits of third and fourth year philosophy course work, OR
an A- or 3.7 GPA in at least 12 credits of course work typically including the following, with a B+ or 3.3 GPA in each:
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.
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