BA/BS in Philosophy

The Philosophy program at the University of Calgary is a Bachelor of Arts degree centred on questions of existence, knowledge, and ethics. Coursework spans topics such as epistemology, metaphysics, logic, and the relationship between science and philosophy, with courses addressing subjects like morality and law. Students may pursue an honours option for focused, faculty-supervised study, and the program offers a minor in History and Philosophy of Science as well as concentrations linking philosophy with law and with religion. Delivered through the Faculty of Arts, the program builds skills in abstract reasoning, conceptual analysis, logic, and written and verbal argumentation. It suits students drawn to sustained conceptual inquiry and debate, including those preparing for further study in law, education, or other professional fields, and those seeking careers in public service, the non-profit sector, or business where analytical and communication skills are valued.