Program Overview
The Philosophy at Concordia University Montr\xc3\xa9al 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
- Location: Montréal, 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
- Kant and post-Kantian German philosophy
- Environmental philosophy
- Moral and political philosophy
- Feminist philosophy
- Philosophy of science
- Cognitive Science
- Phenomenology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To qualify for admission into the M.A. program, students should have completed, or be in the process of completing, a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree, with between 48 and 60 credits in philosophy by the time of completion.
Typically, these credits would satisfy a breadth requirement, including courses in:
- the history of philosophy;
- logic and critical thinking;
- ethics, political philosophy or value theory;
- and metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science.
Applicants who have fewer than 60 credits in philosophy and cannot satisfy such a breadth requirement may be asked to take undergraduate courses (so-called concurrent qualifying courses) in addition to and as a part of the regular MA program. If in doubt, please contact the Graduate Program Director with a list of completed philosophy courses or transcripts.
A qualifying year program is available for those who possess a Bachelor\'s degree in another discipline but have at least 24 credits in philosophy or its equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Concordia University
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada
Concordia University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months