Philosophy
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 19,951 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 6, 2022

    Philosophy

    About

    Philosophy, said Oxford philosopher Gilbert Ryle, is “thinking hard.” And what do philosophers think hard about? The most fundamental questions you can ask about what exists, how we should live, and what we can know.

    Using imagination and careful reasoning, students who sign up for a philosophy course at the Mount get a chance to think hard about questions like these:

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    In general, secondary school applicants have an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects considered) during their final year of schooling. Applicants looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution must demonstrate an overall GPA of 2.0. Refer to chart below for program specific requirements.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 83

    English Program Requirements

    If an applicant’s first language is not English, official reports with acceptable scores from one of the following tests must be submitted:

    • the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test
    • the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    • the CanTEST
    • the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)

    The following test scores indicate the English language requirements for international student admission to full-time studies and the language bridging programs at MSVU:

    Fee Information

    Philosophy

    Mount Saint Vincent University

    Mount Saint Vincent University

    Canada

    Canada, Halifax