Carleton University

Master of Arts in Philosophy (MA)

Each small incoming class to the Master of Arts (MA) degree begins with a pro-seminar to understand relations and interactions between the Department’s two broad strengths in contemporary philosophy: philosophy of mind, language, and knowledge, and moral, social, and political philosophy
Students acquire graduate-level research competency in one or both of these fields, or in the history of philosophy
Each student can explore their own research interests in small-group or one-to-one graduate tutorials
A collaborative specialization in Digital Humanities is also available
Fields of specialization include moral, social, or political philosophy as well as the philosophy of mind and philosophy of language

Course fees are indicative and should be viewed as an estimate. Connect with a counsellor to get an accurate figure for your course fees!

Duration1 Year

1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 9563

Fall: September 2025

On-campus living :12455.00

Books and supplies :1399.00

Groceries :4000.00

Miscellaneous expenses :3000.00

Total :CAD 20854

Academic Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission to the master's program is a B.A. Honors degree (or the equivalent) in Philosophy, with at least B+ standing (or the equivalent)

Additional Requirements

English Language Requirements

IELTS : 6.50
With a minimum score of 6.0 in each section
TOEFL : 86.00
With a minimum score of 22 in writing and speaking and 20 in reading and listening
PTE : 60.00
An overall score of 60

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