MA in Philosophy [Thesis] in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa

The Department of Philosophy provides Master's programs (both thesis and non-thesis options) and Doctoral studies in Philosophy, available in English or French. In alignment with institutional guidelines, students can choose to complete their studies in either official language.

The Department collaborates with interdisciplinary programs including Women's Studies (MA level), Medieval and Renaissance Studies (MA level), and Canadian Studies (PhD level).

As the most ancient academic field, Philosophy has spawned numerous disciplines over centuries—from logic and ethics to modern developments like psychology and computer science. Philosophers continually debate the essence of their discipline precisely because it examines fundamental questions underlying all knowledge systems, including its own.

Philosophy encompasses diverse specializations such as ethics, political philosophy, logic, philosophy of language and mind, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, and aesthetics. These share a common focus on inquiries beyond purely scientific or empirical resolution, emphasizing rigorous abstract reasoning and conceptual precision.

The argumentative skills cultivated in philosophy make philosophy degrees particularly valued in fields like law. Graduates often leverage their philosophical training for careers in law, politics, psychology, linguistics, mathematics, computer science, and natural sciences, while others continue in academic philosophy. The discipline's impact resonates through modern society—from technological innovations like computing to social movements addressing equality, rights, and ethical debates surrounding democracy, global justice, language, and consciousness.