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Master of Arts (MA) Course-based in Philosophy at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Arts (MA) Course-based in Philosophy is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (Philosophy). The course-based Master of Arts degree may be completed on a full-time or a part-time basis.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Philosophy  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements and Faculty of Arts requirements, the Department requires: A minimum of 30 units, including at least 6 units in the History of Philosophy and 6 units in 20th Century or Contemporary Philosophy. Additional Program Information Completion requirement Advanced Credit The Department does not normally give advanced credit for courses taken previously.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The deadline for submitting complete applications is available on the Future Students website: In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements , the Department requires: a) A completed four-year undergraduate degree with honours or a major in philosophy; however, applicants with a degree in a related academic field will be considered. b) Three letters of reference, and a sample of written work, such as a recent essay, written in English. Applications will not be considered without a sample of written work.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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