About Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy, PhD - at The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Program Overview

The UBC PhD in Philosophy enables students who show exceptional intellectual promise to complete their academic training, and to embark on their own careers of philosophical research.

During their first two to three years in the program all students take courses that provide them with expertise in a broad range of philosophical topics, including value theory, the history of philosophy, and the core areas of metaphysics and epistemology. They also receive training in whatever formal research methods might be necessary for their work. Students who successfully complete the department's comprehensive examination then go on to write a dissertation, working under the supervision of a committee of faculty members, in which their own philosophical ideas are presented and explained.

Students also get the opportunity to gain experience of teaching philosophy, through work as teaching assistants in a broad range of courses.

What sets the UBC program apart?

Students in the UBC Department of Philosophy's doctoral programme work closely with the department's faculty, and so benefit fully from our internationally recognized expertise in a unique range of philosophical fields. The department has a supportive, collegial, and philosophically inspiring culture. Students have a range of opportunities to participate fully in its intellectual life. They are also encouraged to participate in the broader community of philosophers, with several sources of funding being available that enable students to present their research at international academic conferences.

Career Options

Graduates from UBC's Philosophy PhD program have taken academic posts in philosophy, and in related disciplines, at research universities around the world. They also have a broad range of research skills, which make them attractive to employers in a range of fields, especially in those relating to media and the arts.

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Entry requirements for this course

Contact The University of British Columbia (UBC) to find course entry requirements.

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