Philosophy (MA)
Explore your interests in our small and selective program.
Why choose this program?
Our MA program is small and selective. This means it can provide you with the opportunity to receive individual attention, and to develop courses of study suited to your individual interests.
There are typically six to ten MA students in the program at any given time. All graduate students participate in undergraduate instruction through assistantships and/or instructorships.
About half of our MA graduates choose to continue their studies in philosophy, and nearly all go on to strong PhD programs in Canada or the United States.
Careers
Philosophy fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and ethical reasoning applicable across various industries, a master's in philosophy opens doors to careers in academia, research, law, ethics consulting, and public policy.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
