Master of Arts [MA] (Philosophy)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #301 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$6,171 /Yr
CA$8,571 /Yr
- MA in Philosophy at the University of Victoria is offered as a 1-year program by the Department of Philosophy.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- Students will have the freedom to explore everything from moral and political philosophy to metaphysics.
- Students will study advanced philosophy topics, including a seminar on research methods in the field.
- Students will find that the big questions of philosophy are universal and can be applied to the significant issues facing humanity and the ethical dilemmas we each face every day. The study of philosophy can be applied to virtually any discipline, like medicine, science, politics, and law.
- The MA program consists of a minimum of 15 units.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake - Feb 1, 2027
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $6171 (CAD 8571) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room And Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
| 2023 | $5702 (CAD 7920) |
| 2021 | $4447 (CAD 6177) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake | Feb 1, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
Complete Application
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Official Transcripts
English Language Requirements
Completion of secondary school

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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Human resources
- Counsellor/ mediator
- Journalism and writing
- Academia and research
- Advertising and marketing
- Philosophy and Law
- Medical Ethics
- Intelligence Analyst
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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