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Philosophy connects with nearly every academic discipline, since groundbreaking ideas in biology, economics, mathematics, physics, and psychology initially emerged as philosophical concepts. You'll explore ethics, consciousness, and cognitive frameworks while developing analytical and imaginative approaches to core inquiries—like defining a meaningful existence, interpreting the universe's purpose, understanding moral character, and envisioning an equitable society.
Studying philosophy particularly advantages students pursuing careers demanding strong linguistic and logical abilities, including constructing persuasive arguments and evaluating claims rigorously. While many philosophy graduates enter legal professions, they excel in any sector requiring sharp analysis and effective communication, such as journalism, media, business, or education. Organizations frequently seek specialists in ethical decision-making, and combining philosophy with another discipline through joint honors or minors often boosts performance in both areas. Philosophy students additionally achieve exceptional results in graduate school entrance examinations.
Students can enter this program directly from high school
Required high school classes
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program, or who are undecided about which program they are interested in, are encouraged to take Foundations of Mathematics 30. Students interested in the Bachelor of Science program are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 30.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6
TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60
Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59