Philosophy (PhD)
Dalhousie Philosophy—one of the most active and supportive philosophy departments in Canada—will prepare you for any career, because philosophy is the ultimate transferable skill.
Why choose this program?
Our doctoral program is small, but extremely successful. The great majority (about 85%) of our PhD graduates have received tenure-track appointments or other jobs for which their qualifications were considered essential.
Careers
A PhD in Philosophy can lead to careers as a university professor, research scholar, ethicist, consultant, or policy analyst, offering opportunities to contribute to academia, public discourse, and ethical decision-making.
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.
