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BA/BS in Major in Philosophy

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #228 =

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BA/BS in Major in Philosophy is a bachelor's degree in Philosophy & Ethics programme offered by University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Philosophy & Ethics

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: catalogue.uottawa.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Major in Philosophy at the University of Ottawa introduces students to major questions in philosophy through the reading and discussion of foundational texts on topics such as truth, justice, morality, and existence. The curriculum follows a twin historical and analytical approach, covering political and social philosophy, ethics, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and logic. As a major, the program comprises 42 units of discipline-specific coursework, made up of basic-skills and compulsory courses plus optional courses, and is intended to be combined with a second major or a minor under the university's Honours bachelor's degree regulations. It is delivered in both English and French; the French immersion stream is available when the major is taken as part of an honours degree.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: General admission requirements of University of Ottawa apply; programme-specific prerequisites are published on the official programme page. Direct-entry undergraduate admission requires a recognized secondary-school diploma with program-specific prerequisite courses; courses are offered in English, in French or in both, and applicants must prove proficiency in one of the two official languages. English proficiency (unless exempt through prior study in English): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing (an overall 6.0 allows direct entry with extra ESL courses), TOEFL iBT 86 overall with 22 in writing, or Duolingo English Test 120 overall with 120 in literacy; lower scores down to IELTS 4.5 or TOEFL iBT 60 can lead to conditional admission through the English Intensive Program. French proficiency (unless exempt through prior study in French): DALF C1 or C2, DELF B2 with at least 16/25 in Production écrite, TCF (Tout Public or DAP, three mandatory sections) at level B2, or TEF (five épreuves) at level B2. Language test results must be less than two years old at the start of the admission term.

About University of Ottawa

“Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1848
Students: 49,864
QS rank: #228 =
Programs: 525
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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