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Philosophy (Taught)
University of Waterloo, Main Campus, Waterloo, Canada
# 151-200QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
42,252 CADTuition Fee/year
PhilosophyMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Read more them. MA students can write a traditional thesis, or choose a three paper option, which entails working with three different professors on three different topics. For their directed research area studies, PhD students work intensively with two professors on topics chosen by the student in consultation with faculty. The Department encourages students who want to apply philosophical thinking beyond academia. Here is another profile of a current PhD student, Ty Branch, who recently completed an internship as "philosopher in residence" at an architecture firm. Read less
Program overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Read more them. MA students can write a traditional thesis, or choose a three paper option, which entails working with three different professors on three different topics. For their directed research area studies, PhD students work intensively with two professors on topics chosen by the student in consultation with faculty. The Department encourages students who want to apply philosophical thinking beyond academia. Here is another profile of a current PhD student, Ty Branch, who recently completed an internship as "philosopher in residence" at an architecture firm. Read less
Admission Requirements
Minimum requirements: (1) The average required for admission is 78%.; (2) From normal undergraduate programs in Philosophy: the normal background for MA students is that provided by the four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) at the University of Waterloo; (3) International students with qualifications judged to be equivalent to a Canadian Honours BA in philosophy are normally admitted to full graduate student status, but may be required to take certain specific courses in order to rectify deficiencies in background, either as part of or in addition to their regular graduate program; (4) From a Canadian general BA or equivalent program: students admitted with the three-year Canadian general BA degree or its equivalent will be as qualifying students. A qualifying student is admitted to graduate status but not to a degree program. The qualifying year is a year of work approximately equivalent to the fourth year of an honours program. Students who do well during that year are eligible for admission to full degree status; (5) From undergraduate programs in fields other than Philosophy: students with some philosophy background but whose degree is in another field are encouraged to apply to the program; typically these students will be considered as "transitional students." Transitional students will normally be required to complete selected graduate or undergraduate courses, to be specified in writing at the time the student is recommended for admission, in addition to the usual requirements of the MA program. A transitional student is admitted directly into the MA program and is eligible for financial assistance; (6) From graduate programs: students who have completed a MA in Philosophy should apply to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program. Students who have completed other advanced degrees in Philosophy or who have already completed work at another PhD program may be given advanced status in the PhD program. // Application materials: (1) Supplementary information form; Statements answering the questions (at most 250 words for each answer) - Question 1: Please provide a brief statement of interest that outlines the areas of philosophy you hope to pursue in the program. Question 2: Please explain why the University of Waterloo’s Department of Philosophy is a good place to pursue such a project, and why your background makes you well suited to pursue it successfully; (2) Transcript(s): From previous institutions. At the time of applying, an unofficial transcript is fine; if and when a student is enrolled they will be asked to submit official copies; (3) Writing sample: A philosophy paper of around 2500 words is desirable; longer and shorter papers are acceptable too, but please don't send anything longer than 5,000 words. // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.
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