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Master of Arts Philosophy and Specialization Medieval and Renaissance Studies at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Philosophy is offered with thesis or with coursework by the Department of Philosophy, in English and French. The specialization combines philosophy with the collaborative program in Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Department of Philosophy  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Thesis option: five one-term courses (PHI 5911 Integration Seminar plus 12 elective units), a thesis project (PHI 6999) and a thesis. Coursework option: eight one-term philosophy courses (24 elective units). Both require proficiency in the second official language. The specialization adds two core medieval studies (MDV) courses and a thesis on a medieval or Renaissance topic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the MA program a candidate must have an honours BA in Philosophy (or the equivalent) with a minimum "B" average. The Department reserves the right to impose a preliminary examination. Candidates lacking the necessary background may be admitted to a qualifying program. An application dossier must include official transcripts and two letters of recommendation. For the master's with thesis , the dossier must also include a description of the intended field of research, and a sample of written work in philosophy (15-25 pp.). Collaborative Programs Entry into the collaborative program requires at least a passive knowledge of French language. Applications to the collaborative pro

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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