| The Department of Philosophy at the University of Alberta is a small, but well-rounded department, offering programs leading to both the M.A. and the Ph.D. in Philosophy on a range of possible research areas. The M.A. degree requires course work and a thesis. Students with an honours B.A. degree in philosophy or the equivalent are required to complete six courses (two terms of course work). Those with less preparation may be required to take additional courses. Those with only a little background in philosophy may be admitted to a qualifying year of course work (typically eight courses), on the basis of which they may then be considered for the regular M.A. program. After completing their course work, M.A. students typically spend four to eight months writing a thesis of 60-80 pages. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 79 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
At minimum, applicants require an appropriate previous degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta with a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study.
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| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70]
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| Application Notes : | A TOEFL, PTE or MELAB score needs to be submitted if applicable. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Transcripts and a writing sample (piece of academic work in Philosophy preferred) are also required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.