Program Overview for MA in Philosophy in Canada:
The Department of Philosophy at St. Mary's University has a small but thriving master's program, generally enrolling one or two students each year. We have special advantages in ethics, social and political philosophy, epistemology, aesthetics, philosophy of education, the modern history of philosophy, philosophy of science, and its history.
Graduate philosophy students quickly became active participants in the department's life and regularly participated in local philosophy meetings and seminars with department members. The department also provides graduate students with the opportunity to be guided in the theory and practice of teaching their subject through classroom observation, participation, development, and delivery of the curriculum and discussion. Funded by the Graduate School of Research and Research, generous scholarships are provided.
We recruit students with academic achievements in undergraduate degrees, and their research interests are consistent with those of our faculty and staff. Potential applicants are encouraged to consult with the graduate student coordinator, Dr. Todd Calder, to discuss their thesis topic before officially applying for the program.
The Benefits of Doing an MA in Philosophy at Saint Mary’s
- Small, highly selective program with the promise of close research guidance
- Access to all members of the department
- Graduate fellowship support
- The vibrant and collegial intellectual community
- Teaching mentorship
The eligibility for MA in Philosophy in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
To be considered, an applicant shall hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.3 scale), over the last 60 credit hours or equivalent, from an institution recognized by the Senate and shall have a knowledge of the proposed field of specialization satisfactory to the graduate program concerned Applicants are normally expected to possess a BA Honours in Philosophy, or cognate disciplines.
Additional Documents Required:
- A statement of your philosophic interests (1-2 pages)
- Two samples of academic or other written work in philosophy. (8-10 pages in length)
- Transcripts: We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts.
- Three (3) recommendation forms.
- A current 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:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the MA in Philosophy are:
CA$10,000.00
CA$2,000.00
CA$50,000.00
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Philosophy in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$18,901.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Philosophy in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$8,871.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
Full-time students admitted to the program may be eligible for funding administered by Saint Mary’s University. The program makes funding recommendations. All successful applicants are automatically considered for graduate funding. Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarship funding, such as the Canadian Graduate Scholarships Program.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Todd Calder
902-420-5826
todd.calder@smu.ca
McNally North 529
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902-420-5089
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