At York University in Toronto, Canada, BA/BS in Philosophy is offered as a bachelor's degree in Philosophy & Ethics programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,358 per credit (CAD 252 per credit for local students).
Also offered as: Master's Degree, Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Philosophy & Ethics
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 252 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,358 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy, offered full-time or part-time at the Keele Campus, with entry in Fall, Winter or Summer for both first-year and upper-year students. Students develop skills in argumentation, analytical reasoning and creative problem-solving while studying Western, East Asian, African and Islamic philosophical traditions, examining questions of freedom, happiness and justice through historical and contemporary texts. The curriculum emphasizes discussion-based learning and close reading of primary philosophical works rather than a single fixed methodology. Graduates pursue careers in law, education, human rights advocacy, diplomacy, public administration and medical ethics, among other fields. The program suits students who want a broad grounding in critical thinking and argument construction applicable across many professional paths rather than training for one specific occupation.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma applicants need ENG4U plus five additional 4U or M courses, with an academic average in the low-to-mid 70s for admission and a final average of 70% required to maintain the offer. International Baccalaureate applicants need a minimum of 28 diploma points, and GCE applicants need a minimum grade average of C; equivalent requirements apply to other Canadian and international credentials. Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry are January 15, 2027 for Ontario applicants and March 24, 2027 for out-of-province and international applicants, with Winter 2027 entry closing November 18, 2026 and Summer 2027 entry closing April 1, 2027. Unless exempt, applicants must meet York's undergraduate English proficiency minimums: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, CAEL 60, or Duolingo 120.
