Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Philosophy 48 months PHD Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy offered by the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and rewarding learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in original thinking, literature review, and academic writing to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

The program may also be taken as one of the following options:

Gender and Women's Studies option: where students pursue coursework on gender and women's studies, and issues in feminist research and methods. Additionally, the student's doctoral thesis must be on a topic centrally relating to issues of gender and/or women's studies.

Teaching Philosophy option: focuses on the theoretical and practical skills necessary to become an effective teacher of philosophy, including pedagogical issues. Guidance is provided by a faculty mentor and students benefit from participation in various teaching activities (e.g., teaching assistants, training workshops, guest lecturing).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy offered by the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and rewarding learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in original thinking, literature review, and academic writing to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

The program may also be taken as one of the following options:

Gender and Women's Studies option: where students pursue coursework on gender and women's studies, and issues in feminist research and methods. Additionally, the student's doctoral thesis must be on a topic centrally relating to issues of gender and/or women's studies.

Teaching Philosophy option: focuses on the theoretical and practical skills necessary to become an effective teacher of philosophy, including pedagogical issues. Guidance is provided by a faculty mentor and students benefit from participation in various teaching activities (e.g., teaching assistants, training workshops, guest lecturing).

Admission Requirements

86+
3+
6.5+
The Department considers an Honours B.A. degree to include: • A general knowledge of the history of Western philosophy: Greek, Medieval, Modern; • A systematic knowledge of the main philosophical disciplines in their contemporary as well as historical contexts: logic, ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics; • An ability to present, in written form, clear and substantial reconstructions and analyses of the materials normally studied in the areas mentioned in (1) and (2).Master (Thesis / Non-Thesis)
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department: • Letters of Reference – three (3) original letters of reference, from three qualified individuals familiar with your work • Writing Sample (15–20 pages) – a sample of your written work in philosophy • Personal Statement (2–3 pages) – explaining your reasons for wishing to undertake graduate studies in philosophy at McGill University

15 Jan 2025
4 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
9,119 CAD

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