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Bachelor of Philosophy

University of Toronto

  • Toronto, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A one-year research master's in Philosophy completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Philosophy in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in philosophy in research master concepts
  • Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Project Assistant
  • Program Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in Philosophy guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior (Grade 12) secondary diploma or equivalent (for example IB Diploma
  • A Levels
  • US diploma
  • French Baccalaureate) with senior English and the program's prerequisite subjects. Admission is competitive and no minimum average is published. English tests accepted: IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale)
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Duolingo 120
  • Cambridge 180.

Accepted academic background

Senior/Grade 12 or equivalent secondary diploma (British IGCSE/A Level, IB Diploma, US diploma, French Baccalaureate, CAPE, Other curricula by country) including senior English and program prerequisites (e.g. Calculus)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
  • PTE Academic Speaking 4.0
  • Duolingo for tests before 2026-01-21: 89 with 22 in Speaking and Writing)
  • Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no part below 60)
  • IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review admission prerequisites and application dates. Submit the undergraduate application through OUAC or the approved international application process described on the official university website. Use the university applicant portal to provide transcripts and any required supplementary documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$49,680 - $77,605, $63,643 CAD
Application fee$196 CAD
Deposit$5,000 CAD

Program details

CampusSt. George
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts & Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value20
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteThe Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees and residence for four years for selected first-entry international undergraduate students nominated by their school. Competition and application deadlines apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    63 days left

Scholarships

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees and residence for four years for selected first-entry international undergraduate students nominated by their school. Competition and application deadlines apply.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.