Program Overview for PhD in Philosophy in Canada:
The Doctoral (PhD) Programis for students who have an MA in philosophy. Requirements may vary according to individual needs, but include several classes, comprehensive exams, and a thesis. We expect all graduate students to participate in undergraduate instruction through Assistantships and/or Instructorships.
All students who are admitted to this program:
- must show evidence of outstanding ability in philosophy,
- have applied for external funding such as a SSHRCC or Killam fellowship,
- have a record of achievement that makes it reasonably likely that they will receive such funding,
- have satisfactorily completed their MA by the time they begin their doctoral program.
The eligibility for PhD in Philosophy in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
The great majority (approximately 80%) of our PhD graduates have received tenure-track appointments or continuing appointments, either in academia or in the public sector (e.g. as hospital bioethicists).
Ph.D. Requirements:
- First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing
Please note:
- All applicants for regular MA and PhD programmes will automatically be considered for the regular fellowship/teaching assistantship, (Special and Part-Time students are not eligible.)
- PhD applicants are normally expected to have applied for the SSHRC Pre-Doctoral fellowship, or other external funding, and should state whether they have done so on their statement of interest.
You also need:
- A one-page statement of your interests
- A short (10-20 page) sample of your written work.
- Official transcripts should be emailed directly from any university or college you have attended.
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Philosophy to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD in Philosophy in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 100
- IELTS(academic): 7.5
The scholarships available for the PhD in Philosophy are:
The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Philosophy in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$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 $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Philosophy in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$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 $12.55/hour. | |||||||
We encourage applicants to have material submitted by January 15th.
Contact:
Graduate Program Administrator: greg.scherkoske@dal.ca
Email: dalphil@dal.ca
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