At McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, Philosophy (MA) is offered as a master's degree in Philosophy & Ethics programme. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Philosophy & Ethics
Duration: 2 years
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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McMaster University's Master of Arts in Philosophy is a graduate program offered through the Department of Philosophy, combining graduate coursework with thesis research and writing. The program prepares students for further philosophical study at the doctoral level or for professional careers outside academia. Students engage with core areas of the discipline, including social and political philosophy, ethics, the history of philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, and philosophy of language and logic, working alongside faculty whose research spans these fields. The program is completed over two years and can be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. Students admitted to the program typically begin in September, with an application deadline of February 1 each year. Graduates leave with advanced skills in critical analysis, argumentation, and philosophical writing, applicable to academic research as well as fields such as law, public policy, and education.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission normally requires a BA (or comparable degree) in Honours Philosophy, or Honours Philosophy combined with another subject, with at least a B+ overall standing and at least a B+ average in Philosophy courses taken in the final year to be competitive; applicants from other undergraduate disciplines may also apply if they show a strong overall academic record and some background in philosophy. Applications must include a one-to-two-page statement outlining the applicant's intended research area, academic background, and reasons for pursuing graduate study, a writing sample of philosophical work in English not exceeding 7,000 words, and a CV covering research, publications, awards, teaching, or relevant work experience. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the School of Graduate Studies' standard English-proficiency requirement.
