Bachelor of Philosophy
- Waterloo, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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 (Up to the length of the programme; 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement for bachelor's degrees; apply within 180 days of completion)): 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
- Secondary school graduation with the entry requirements for your curriculum (country-specific) plus programme prerequisites and admission averages shown on each programme page; English proficiency required unless the last three years of full-time education were in English with no ESL; transfer students have separate requirements.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 83 (20 per component
- Duolingo 4.5 overall and 4.0 per band for tests from January 2026)
- PTE Academic Duolingo 120
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency Evidence if Applicable
- Program-Specific Documents Listed in Applicant Portal
How to apply
- Check programme and curriculum requirements
- English proficiency and the deadline: Fall (September) 2027 April 1
- 2027. Spring (May) 2027 March 15
- 2027. Winter (January) 2027 November 22
- 2026. Apply through OUAC
- then complete the supplementary application in the applicant portal. Upload the documents listed in the portal. Accept the offer and pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks (credited to first-term tuition). Send final official documents. Laurier issues the provincial attestation letter for the study permit application.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $36,624 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $207 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to the length of the programme; 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement for bachelor's degrees; apply within 180 days of completion) |
| Scholarship note | Eligible incoming international undergraduates may receive a merit-based entrance scholarship of 5,000–6,000 CAD, assessed using their admission average. The September 2027 scholarship grid applies; renewal and full-time conditions must be met. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
22 Nov 2026
9 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left
Scholarships
Eligible incoming international undergraduates may receive a merit-based entrance scholarship of 5,000–6,000 CAD, assessed using their admission average. The September 2027 scholarship grid applies; renewal and full-time conditions must be met.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 22 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $36,624 CAD per year. The application fee is $207 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 83 (20 per component, Duolingo 4.5 overall and 4.0 per band for tests from January 2026), PTE Academic Duolingo 120, Cambridge PTE Academic 59, IELTS 6.5.
Eligible incoming international undergraduates may receive a merit-based entrance scholarship of 5,000–6,000 CAD, assessed using their admission average. The September 2027 scholarship grid applies; renewal and full-time conditions must be met.