48 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Equip yourself with adequate knowledge of the essential themes and main forms of philosophical inquiry. Based on the achievements of its history, philosophy allows you to develop an integrated conception of human culture, while at the same time training you in methods of analysis and critical thinking.
More specifically, the doctorate aims to:
- Perfect your academic training
- Demonstrate that you are capable of producing work that makes an original contribution to the discipline
- Provide training to teach philosophy at university level
- Offer training as a professional consultant in strategic areas (ethics, politics, communication)
- Train high-level researchers
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Equip yourself with adequate knowledge of the essential themes and main forms of philosophical inquiry. Based on the achievements of its history, philosophy allows you to develop an integrated conception of human culture, while at the same time training you in methods of analysis and critical thinking.
More specifically, the doctorate aims to:
- Perfect your academic training
- Demonstrate that you are capable of producing work that makes an original contribution to the discipline
- Provide training to teach philosophy at university level
- Offer training as a professional consultant in strategic areas (ethics, politics, communication)
- Train high-level researchers
Admission Requirements
General eligibility conditions
To be eligible as a regular student, the candidate must meet the general eligibility conditions (section XX) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Required diplomas and admission thresholds: Quebec
To meet the Université de Montréal average of 3.3 out of 4.3, candidates from this province must meet the following requirements:
Degree accepted: Masters, Masters; duration: 2 years
Minimum average:
- Bishop: 80%
- Concordia University: 3.3/4.3
- Higher Technology School: 3.3/4.3
- HEC Montreal: 3.3/4.3
- McGill University: 3.0/4.0
- Polytechnique Montréal: 3.0/4.0
- University of Sherbrooke: 3.3/4.3
- Laval University: 3.3/4.3
- Universities of Quebec: 3.3/4.3
Conditions specific to this program
To be eligible as a regular Ph.D. (philosophy) student, the candidate must:
- meet the general eligibility conditions (section XX of the Educational Regulations) for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
- hold an MA (philosophy), or a 2nd cycle diploma adequately preparing for the studies they wish to undertake, or certify training deemed equivalent
- have obtained, in the 2nd cycle, an average of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 or the equivalent
- demonstrate a good knowledge of French and English and sufficient knowledge of any other language deemed necessary for the pursuit of your research.
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