Specialization in Philosophy at King's University College at Western University

Programme overview

Philosophy at King's explores world philosophies and cultures, social and political thought, and classical philosophers, with an emphasis on critical reasoning, sustained reading and sound argumentation in a close community of students. Program options include an honours specialization, specialization, major and minor.

Faculty: Social Sciences | Department: Philosophy | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include PHIL 1050 F/G Non-Western Philosophies, PHIL 1120 F/G Power, Social Politics, and Culture, PHIL 2130 A/B Introduction to Existentialism, PHIL 2242 F/G Philosophy of the Earth, PHIL 4075 F/G Seminar in 20th Century Philosophy and PHIL 4096 F/G Seminar in Ancient Philosophy.

Career pathways

Government and public services, business management, public policy analysis and development, teaching at primary, secondary or university levels, and communications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences programs, Ontario secondary school applicants: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of six Grade 12 U/M courses (excluding co-op) including ENG4U. English proficiency for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.5 overall with no section below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 83 with no section below 20, PTE Academic 58 with no part below 56, Duolingo 115 with no subscore below 100, or CAEL 60 with no part below 60; exemptions apply, for example four full-time years of secondary school in English.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,171 a year (2026). Ontario residents, all programs except BMOS; same tuition for Year 1 and Years 2-4. Full-time tuition for 4.0 credits or more, 2026-2027 fee schedule, tuition column only; excludes UWO and King's activity fees, health/dental plan, bus pass, orientation, s Source

International applicants: CAD 47,493 a year (2026). International, all programs except BMOS; tuition for Years 1-3 (Year 4 is 46,597). Full-time tuition for 4.0 credits or more, 2026-2027 fee schedule, tuition column only; excludes UWO and King's activity fees, health/dental plan, bus pass, orientation, st Source

Bachelor of Social Work: September admission, Year 3 entry.

Apply through OUAC (King's is listed under Western University). OUAC applications open September 18; the deadline for equal consideration for students studying in Ontario is January 15. Scholarship applications are due April 30. Ontario high school students accept by June 1; other applicants accept by May 1 unless the offer letter says otherwise.

Bachelor of Social Work (Year 3 entry): applications open December 1 and close March 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/admissions-finance/how-to-apply/

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