Program Overview
The Philosophy at University of Ottawa is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, French 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, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 6,482 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,729 (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
- ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY
- MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY
- MODERN PHILOSOPHY
- ANGLO AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY
- FRENCH PHILOSOPHY
- GERMAN PHILOSOPHY
- LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
- SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
- PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to the MA program a candidate must have an honours BA in Philosophy (or the equivalent) with a minimum "B" average. The Department reserves the right to impose a preliminary examination.
Candidates lacking the necessary background may be admitted to a qualifying program.
An application dossier must include official transcripts and two letters of recommendation. For the master\'s with thesis, the dossier must also include a description of the intended field of research, and a sample of written work in philosophy (15-25 pp.).
Collaborative programs
The Department of Philosophy is a participating unit in the collaborative programs in Women\'s Studies (master\'s level only) and in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (master\'s level only).
- The collaborative program Women\'s Studies has been established for students wishing to enrich their training in philosophy by including an interdisciplinary component in Women\'s studies. The specific requirements of the collaborative program include two core courses and a thesis on a topic related to Women\'s studies. Only one of the core "FEM" courses will be counted for credit towards the requirements of the master\'s in philosophy.
- The collaborative program in Medieval and Renaissance Studies has been
established for students wishing to enrich their training in Philosophy
by including an interdisciplinary component in Medieval and Renaissance
Studies. The specific requirements of the collaborative program include
two core courses in medieval studies and a thesis on a topic related to
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Students should indicate in their initial application for admission to the master\'s program in Philosophy that they wish to be accepted into one of the collaborative programs. For the collaborative program in Women\'s Studies, requests submitted following admission will be considered on an exceptional basis. For further details, see the description of these programs posted on the FGPS website.
Language requirements
Proficiency in both French and English is strongly encouraged so that students may take advantage of the full range of activities - lectures, personal contacts, and courses - available in the Department (graduate courses are normally not duplicated in the two languages).
In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have a right to produce their work, their thesis, and to answer examination questions in French or in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,482 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,729 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,482 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,729 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Ottawa 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 University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English, French
- Duration 24 months
