Master of Philosophy
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year research master's in Philosophy completed through an independent supervised thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- 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
- Appropriate bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least a mid-B final-year average
- Many graduate units set higher minimums
- some ask for GRE scores or a supervisor match. English: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each part)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale
- Cambridge 185
- Duolingo is not among the tests listed.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
- Cambridge Speaking 4.0
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting 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 | $31,161 - $110,963, $71,062 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $135 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Philosophy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate applicants may seek School of Graduate Studies admission awards and international student awards. Funding availability and eligibility depend on the faculty and graduate program. An award is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Graduate applicants may seek School of Graduate Studies admission awards and international student awards. Funding availability and eligibility depend on the faculty and graduate program. An award is not guaranteed.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $31,161 - $110,963, $71,062 CAD per year. The application fee is $135 CAD. The estimated living cost is $44,724 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5, Cambridge Speaking 4.0, IELTS 7.
Graduate applicants may seek School of Graduate Studies admission awards and international student awards. Funding availability and eligibility depend on the faculty and graduate program. An award is not guaranteed.

