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Philosophy

McMaster University
Information last verified July 2026
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Tuition CAD 16,761 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,008 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Hamilton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Philosophy at McMaster 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 16,761 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,008 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Hamilton, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Philosophy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Subject to the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies, admission into the M.A. Program requires a B.A. (or comparable degree) with a minimum of "B+" standing, in Honours Philosophy or Honours Philosophy in Combination with Another Subject or the equivalent. In particular, the applicant must have at least a "B+" average in the Philosophy courses taken in the final year of study. In practice, generally only applicants whose averages are clearly within the "A" range are offered admission.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,761 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,008 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 16,761 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,008 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact McMaster 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.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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