Program Overview
Philosophy Program
The Philosophy program at Memorial University provides students with intensive training in philosophy, covering a wide breadth of approaches and thinkers. This program is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in the discipline.
Undergraduate Programs
- Major in Philosophy
- Minor in Philosophy
- Honours in Philosophy
- Medieval and Early Modern Studies
- Scholarships and Awards
- Philosophy at Grenfell
- Upcoming Undergraduate Seminars (4000 level)
Honours in Philosophy
The B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy requires a minimum of 60 credit hours in philosophy courses. The Joint Honours program requires a minimum of 45 credit hours in philosophy courses. To complete the Honours program, students must meet the following requirements:
- 9 credit hours in Philosophy 2010, 2020, and 2030
- 3 credit hours in Philosophy 2040 or 2050 (or the former 3400)
- 6 credit hours in Philosophy 2201, 2205, or 2215
- 24 credit hours in Philosophy at the 3000-level, including 3010 or 3020, 3230 or 3231, 3410, and 3420
- 12 credit hours in Philosophy at the 4000-level, including Philosophy 4998 or 4999
- 6 additional credit hours at any level, normally including 3 credit hours at the 1000-level
Graduate Programs
- M.A. Program
- M.Phil. in Humanities
- Ph.D. Program
- Graduate Student Handbook
- Courses
- Upcoming Graduate Courses
Program Requirements
The University Calendar is the official document that outlines program requirements. In cases of discrepancies between program regulations listed on the website and the Calendar, the Calendar takes precedence.
Research Areas
The Philosophy program at Memorial University encompasses various research areas, including: Research Clusters Recent Faculty Publications Faculty Bookshelf Journals Graduate Research
Community and Events
The program also offers a range of events and activities, such as: Doing Philosophy in St. John's The Jockey Club Philosophy Colloquium Recent Colloquia St. John's Public Lecture Series The James Bradley Lectureship MESSP Bi-Annual Graduate Conference MUN Philosophy Society