Program Overview

Philosophy (MA)

The Master of Arts in Philosophy program at Concordia University is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of fundamental questions about reality, life, and knowledge. The program focuses on analytic philosophy, history of philosophy, continental philosophy, and comparative philosophy.

Program Overview

The MA in Philosophy will help students wrestle with significant concerns such as the basis of knowledge, logic, ethical action, human rights, global justice, and understanding our relationship with the environment. Students in the program are well-placed to continue in doctoral studies, with many now teaching at universities around the world.

Program Structure

The program requires a minimum of 45 credits, including:

• 18 credits of coursework, with a minimum of:
  • 3 credits chosen from History of Philosophy Courses
  • 3 credits chosen from Aesthetics, Moral Philosophy, or Social and Political Philosophy Courses
  • 3 credits chosen from Metaphysics, Epistemology, or Philosophy of Science Courses
• 27 credits chosen from:
  • Option A: Philosophy MA Research Thesis
  • Option B: Philosophy MA Monograph Thesis

Courses

The program offers a range of courses, including:

• History of Philosophy Courses:
  • PHIL 607 Kant
  • PHIL 609 Selected Topics in the History of Philosophy
  • PHIL 612 Ancient Philosophy
  • PHIL 613 Medieval Philosophy
  • PHIL 614 Modern Philosophy
  • PHIL 615 19th-Century Philosophy
  • PHIL 616 Selected Topics in the History and Philosophy of Science
  • PHIL 617 Origins of Analytic Philosophy
  • PHIL 618 Origins of Continental Philosophy
• Aesthetics, Moral Philosophy, or Social and Political Philosophy Courses:
  • PHIL 621 Value Theory
  • PHIL 623 Issues in Ethical Theory
  • PHIL 624 Moral Problems
  • PHIL 625 Aesthetics
  • PHIL 626 Political Philosophy
  • PHIL 627 Marx
  • PHIL 628 Philosophy of Law
  • PHIL 629 Values and Biotechnology
  • PHIL 631 Theories of Justice
  • PHIL 632 Environmental Philosophy
  • PHIL 633 Selected Topics in Value Theory
• Metaphysics, Epistemology, or Philosophy of Science Courses:
  • PHIL 634 Selected Topics in Epistemology
  • PHIL 641 Philosophical Foundations of Biology
  • PHIL 643 Selected Topics in Metaphysics
  • PHIL 644 Philosophy of Science
  • PHIL 645 Philosophy of Mathematics
  • PHIL 646 Philosophy of Language
  • PHIL 647 Philosophy of Mind
  • PHIL 648 Philosophy of Social Science
  • PHIL 649 Phenomenology
  • PHIL 652 Selected Topics in Logic
  • PHIL 656 Selected Topics in Analytic Philosophy
  • PHIL 658 Selected Topics in Continental Philosophy
  • PHIL 659 Selected Topics in Metaphysics, Epistemology, or Philosophy of Science

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in philosophy, or a related field, with coursework that prepares students for graduate studies in philosophy.
• Proficiency in English, as demonstrated by meeting the university's English language proficiency requirements.

Application Process

The application process involves submitting a complete application, including all required documents, by the deadline. The deadlines are:

• February 1 for Canadian residents (Fall term)
• January 15 for U.S. and international students (Fall term)
• December 1 for Canadian residents (Winter term)
• June 1 for U.S. and international students (Winter term)

Tuition and Funding

The tuition and fees for the program may depend on the student's status. Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs, and may include awards, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships.