Philosophy - Master of Arts

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Philosophy - Master of Arts cost?

  CAD 12,927 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  one year (12 months) - "The program is designed t…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: Program Requirements 1. Master of Arts Requirements for the M.A. are: Six one-term courses (or equivalent); at least one course must be in the subject area of epistemology and metaphysics and at least one in the subject area of value theory. Each year all graduate courses offered by the department will be classified as falling into one (or both) of the two subject areas. In special circumstances, the course distribution requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. A Master's Research Thesis (PHIL 899) of approximately fifty pages. 2. Master of Arts Collaborative Program, Specialization in Political and Legal Thought (PLT) Master's students seeking this specialization will be required to: take four graduate-only courses on different aspects of political thought; and take two electives in other areas of Philosophy, Political Studies or Law; and write a Major Research Project (PHIL 898). || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial assistance as published for this program: The Department provides remuneration to selected students in the form of Queen's Graduate Awards and teaching assistantships. Concentration and Research The Department offers concentrations in most major areas of philosophy. More details on this and other matters may be found in the Handbook for Graduate Students in Philosophy, issued annually by the Department. Admission requirements, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Applicants for the Ph.D. degree are accepted under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies provided that they also meet departmental admission requirements. Normally, an applicant with less than a first-class standing in a Master's program in philosophy (80 percent average) is not accepted for admission. Admission requirements, Master of Arts (M.A.) Applicants for the degree of Master of Arts are accepted under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies provided that they also satisfy the admission standards of the Department. Those whose average grade in philosophy is lower than A-minus (80 percent) have little chance of admission. For those entering the program with an Honours B.A. in Philosophy (or equivalent) the Master's program norm... Source View scholarship page