MA in Philosophy in Canada at U of G Canada




University University of Guelph (U of G Canada)
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Type Public
Program Type Coursework + Major Research Paper or Thesis
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 1-2 years
Students 27,890
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Detailed Information of MA in Philosophy in Canada at University of Guelph

These are the international student eligibility for the MA in Philosophy in Canada

A four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Normally this will include at least a major in philosophy, although the program is also open to students who may not have had a substantial number of philosophy undergraduate courses but who provide evidence of philosophical ability. In all cases, in order to be considered for admission to the MA program, the department requires that the average grade over the last 10.00 credits of studies (i.e., a normal two years of full-time studies on the University of Guelph system) be at least 75%. All applicants are required to submit a sample of writing. Moreover, you need to submit:
  • Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
  • CV/Resume

N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the MA in Philosophy

A four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Normally this will include at least a major in philosophy, although the program is also open to students who may not have had a substantial number of philosophy undergraduate courses but who provide evidence of philosophical ability. In all cases, in order to be considered for admission to the MA program, the department requires that the average grade over the last 10.00 credits of studies (i.e., a normal two years of full-time studies on the University of Guelph system) be at least 75%. All applicants are required to submit a sample of writing. Moreover, you need to submit:
  • Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
  • CV/Resume

These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Philosophy to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Philosophy in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Philosophy in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$110.00
Tuition Fees CA$13,675.08 /year
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Philosophy in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$110.00
Tuition Fees CA$4,755.06 /year
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.
We are very proud of our program and we offer competitive financial offers to incoming graduate students. We will specify the full amount of your funding, including awards, in the offer letter we send to successful applicants.

Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Don Dedrick ddedrick@uoguelph.ca
Graduate Program Assistant: Janet Thackray 519-824-4120 ext 56265 jthack@uoguelph.ca

Note: Most graduate student receive a funding package made up of a number of components. The options may be one or more of the following:
  • Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA)
  • Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
  • Graduate Service Assistant (GSA)
  • Scholarship (external and/or internal)
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