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Philosophy explores fundamental questions about existence, truth, morality, reasoning, and more. It examines concepts like free will, divinity, scientific principles, artistic expression, emotional experiences, linguistic structures, moral frameworks, logical arguments, and common reasoning errors. As one of the longest-established academic disciplines in Western tradition, it continues to shape intellectual thought.
Those studying philosophy develop exceptional abilities in abstract thinking, precise writing, and objective evaluation of concepts. The BA General program requires 90 credit hours with at least a 2.00 GPA in all major courses. This degree path is ideal for students planning to pursue careers or advanced academic studies after completing their Arts degree.
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)