Program Overview
The Philosophy at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. John's, 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
- Graduate Seminar
- Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
- Modern Philosophy
- Contemporary Philosophy
- Metaphysics
- Theory of Knowledge
- Ethical and Political Theory
- Special Topics
- Selected Texts
- Current Issues
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree (first class) in Philosophy or a closely related field
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Memorial University of Newfoundland 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 Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
Public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
