Program Overview
The Philosophy at Ryerson University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Philosophy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Philosophy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Epistemology
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy of Language
- Philosophy of Mind
- Human Rights and Justice
- Problems of the Self
- Moral Philosophy
- Aesthetics
- Social and Political Philosophy
- Feminist Philosophy
- Philosophy of Education
- Philosophical Education
- Ancient Philosophy
- Topics in Early Modern Philosophy
- 19th Century Philosophy
- Philosophy of History
- Phenomenology and Existentialism
- Hermeneutics and Deconstruction
- Recent Continental Philosophy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The normal admission requirements are a four-year honours undergraduate degree in Philosophy (or a degree from an equivalent program, such as Ryerson\xc2\x92s Arts and Contemporary Studies program with an option in Philosophy)
- Minimum GPA of 3.33/4.33 (B+), or its equivalent, in the final half of the program
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ryerson University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ryerson University
Ryerson University
Ontario, Canada
Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University, is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months