Study Philosophy at Mount Saint Vincent University, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Halifax, Canada. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 6, 2026.
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:
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.
If an applicant’s first language is not English, official reports with acceptable scores from one of the following tests must be submitted:
The following test scores indicate the English language requirements for international student admission to full-time studies and the language bridging programs at MSVU:
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