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Bachelor of Philosophy

St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

St. Francis Xavier University campus

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 years): 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

Overall 70% in Grade 12 with no required subject below 65% (competitive/limited programmes such as Nursing and Applied Forensic Psychology need more)
international applicants follow the country-specific list
Bachelor of Business Administration needs English 12
Math 12 and three other university preparatory courses
BSc needs English 12
Pre-Calculus or Calculus 12
two sciences and one other course

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent (country-specific list on the international requirements page; IB Diploma accepted)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and international deadline: 2027-05-30 for September 2027
2027-09-30 for January Apply online through Apply Now on stfx.ca and pay the 100 CAD application fee Send official transcripts directly from your school
plus an English test if English is not your first language Receive the offer (conditional offers possible on predicted grades) and pay the 2
500 CAD confirmation fee Attend International Student Orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,773 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Antigonish (main campus)
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts
Department	Philosophy Department
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 May 2027
198 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.