Master of Arts in Philosophy
University of British Columbia · Vancouver, Canada
About this programme
The UBC Masters in Philosophy provides an opportunity for excellent students to study philosophy at an advanced level, to broaden their understanding of some fundamental questions, and to acquire the skills and knowledge that are necessary for the development their own philosophical research. There are two routes by which a Masters degree in Philosophy can be gained at UBC: a thesis-based route and a coursework based one. The requirements of the coursework-based route are usually met by taking ten courses, with at least six of these being taught in the Department of Philosophy. Completion of the thesis-based route usually involves taking six courses, and then writing a thesis. In both routes it is normal for students to complete the degree within two years. Students have considerable flexibility as to the areas of philosophy in which they
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Tuition
- C$10,082 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Study Permit
- Application fee
- CAD 150
- Proof of funds
- CAD 22,895
- Processing time
- 16 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (2)
- Ontario Graduate ScholarshipPartial funding · Varies by university, typically February
- UBC Graduate AwardPartial funding · Deadline January each year (varies by faculty)