MA Philosophy at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Philosophy (MA) program provides a terminal degree for those who wish to pursue philosophy up to, but not beyond, master's work. While the University of Manitoba doesn’t offer a doctoral program, the master’s program provides a solid background for those who wish to study beyond the master’s level at another academic institution.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 1-2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Master's in Philosophy program accepts applications for Fall and Winter entry. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Department of Philosophy offers programs of study leading to a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy. In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must complete the following requirements from one of three program options.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the philosophy master's program, you must have a four-year Bachelor of Arts with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last two full years (60 credit hours) of study.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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