Philosophy
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | On-Campus | find out | find out | find out | find out | find out |
About Philosophy, PhD - at University of Alberta
Award: Doctor of Philosophy
The Department offers programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
The fields in which advanced study may be pursued include ethics; social and political philosophy; aesthetics; feminist philosophy; logic; decision theory; philosophy of science, including biology, and cognitive science; epistemology; philosophy of language; philosophy of mind; metaphysics; ancient philosophy; modern philosophy from the 17th to the 20th century; and contemporary European and Anglo-American philosophy. Inquiries concerning possible subjects for research should be directed to the Graduate Coordinator.
Entrance Requirements
The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
Where applicable, applicants must meet the minimum English Language Requirement.
Applicants must also provide the following:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 3 letters of reference
- Statement of interest which describes the research questions and issues that interest the applicant (and why), and explains why the applicant would like to pursue a philosophy degree at the University of Alberta.
- Writing sample - should be a piece of academic work, preferably in philosophy, and should not be more than 30 pages.
Students with very little background in philosophy may be required to enroll as a qualifying student or as a non-degree program graduate student, before being considered eligible for admission to a graduate degree program.
The application deadline is January 15 for Fall admission.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Alberta to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Alberta
- Ranked among the top 4 universities in Canada and top 100 in the world
- Guaranteed Tuition model, meaning your tuition does not increase during your program
- Each year, 25 students are awarded the President’s International Distinction Scholarship, worth up to CAN $120,000
- Co-op and paid work experience opportunities in many programs
- Guaranteed place in residence for first year students who apply by 30 April
- Graduates can apply for the three year Post-Graduation work permit, which allows you to work in Canada for up to 3 years
- Top 100 in the world for Graduate Employment outcomes