Language: English
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Halifax, Canada
Disciplines: Philosophy
Overview
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy programme is small, but extremely successful. The great majority (about 85%) of our PhD graduates have received tenure-track appointments or other jobs for which their qualifications were considered essential.
Careers
A PhD in Philosophy can lead to careers as a university professor, research scholar, ethicist, consultant, or policy analyst, offering opportunities to contribute to academia, public discourse, and ethical decision-making.
Programme options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemporary Philosophical Issues
- Contemporary Liberalism and Democracy
- Topics in Feminist Philosophy
- Topics in Philosophy of Language
- Topics in the Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Race
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 92
PTE Academic: 65
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
- Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 4,796 AUD / year ≈ 4,755 CAD / year
Domestic: 4,796 AUD / year ≈ 4,755 CAD / year
Tuition is only for full-time.
Living costs
Halifax, Canada: 1,246-1,973 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.
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