Program Overview
The Philosophy at Carleton 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 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 18,143 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, 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
- Special Topic in Philosophy
- Topics in Philosophy of Mind or Philosophy of Language
- Topics in Logic, Epistemology, Metaphysics or Philosophy of Science
- Topics in Value Theory
- Topics in Ethics or Political Philosophy
- Topics in Contemporary Philosophy
- Topics in the History of Philosophy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the master\'s program is an Honours B.A. degree (or the equivalent) in Philosophy, with at least B+ standing (or the equivalent).
Applications to graduate programs at Carleton University require various documents such as aptitude test results, transcripts, letters of reference, a statement of intent, a writing sample, CV/Resumé, etc. This additional information is required to provide more background to assess an applicants suitability for entrance into a graduate program.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 18,143 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 18,143 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carleton 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 Carleton University
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
Carleton Universityis an English-languagepublicresearch universityinOttawa,Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1942 as Carleton College, the institution originally operated as a...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
