Philosophy (PhD) at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada is a doctorate in Philosophy & Ethics programme. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Philosophy & Ethics
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy at Dalhousie University is a small, research-intensive doctoral program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Candidates complete coursework and comprehensive examinations before undertaking an original dissertation, under faculty supervision, in an area of philosophy chosen in consultation with their supervisor. The program is delivered in person in Halifax, begins in September, and is offered on either a full-time or part-time basis, with a standard length of five years or longer to completion. Departmental figures indicate that most graduates go on to tenure-track academic appointments or other positions for which doctoral-level philosophical training is considered essential. Admission requires applicants to meet Dalhousie's Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum entrance requirements together with the Department of Philosophy's own program-specific admission criteria, assessed individually before an offer is made.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Dalhousie University's Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum entrance requirements, which include a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (a B average) on a 4.0 scale in the final 60 credit hours of a relevant degree, as well as the Department of Philosophy's own program-specific admission criteria. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Dalhousie's English language proficiency requirements for graduate applicants, such as an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 or a TOEFL iBT score of 92 (or 4.5 on the 1-6 scale used from January 2026).
