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Master of Arts in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy 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
• Contemporary European and Anglo-American philosophy

Entrance Requirements

The Departments 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
• Applicants must meet the minimum English Language Requirement
• Applicants must also provide:
  • 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

Program Requirements

The MA in Philosophy can be completed as a thesis-based degree or as a course-based degree.

Thesis-based MA

• Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units in coursework and a thesis
• Coursework:
  • Six 3-unit graduate-level courses taken in the first two semesters of study
  • Required coursework depends on the area of specialization and the undergraduate background of the student
• Thesis:
  • Registration in 900-level THES

Course-based MA

• Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units in coursework, including a 3-unit capstone project
• Coursework:
  • Six 3-unit graduate-level courses taken in the first two semesters of study
  • One 3-unit graduate-level Directed Reading course which may be taken in the Fall, Winter or Spring semester
  • Required coursework depends on the area of specialization and the undergraduate background of the student
• Capstone Research Project:
  • PHIL 900

Length of Program

• The time required to complete the MA will vary with the degree-track selected and the preparation of the candidate for graduate course work
• Many candidates for the thesis-based MA take 20 months to complete the requirements for the degree
• The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is four years
• Course-based MA degree candidates will require at least 10 months to complete the requirements for the degree, and many will need a full year
• The maximum time to complete the course-based MA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is six years

Courses

Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings, under the subject heading Philosophy (PHIL).

Tuition and Fees

Graduate students in the Department are eligible to compete for the general graduate awards and are encouraged to do so. Graduate assistantships are available within the Department.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.