Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy - Applied Philosophy: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Waterloo, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy - Applied Philosophy

Canada

What will I learn?

The Philosophy Department offers several major and minor undergraduate programs, a one-year MA program, and two four-year PhD programs: a PhD in Philosophy and a PhD in Applied Philosophy.Our PhD in Applied Philosophy is a new program that focuses on engaging with and reflecting on real situations and problems. For more information, see our flyer. Philosophers in our department value engagement with scholars in other fields such as the natural and social sciences, history, mathematics, and engineering. We find these interactions generate novel perspectives on philosophical problems and enrich our contributions to philosophical debate.PhD students in Applied Philosophy take courses in their first and second years, do work in one specialized research area, complete and Applied Research Placement with a host organization off campus, defend a dissertation proposal, then complete the dissertation project. The coursework and dissertation may also have an applied component.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$22,188.00 (13,45,624) per year
Graduate House Charge per term- 24.50 plus 13percent HST
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Waterloo Main Campus

200 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission requirements are an MA in Philosophy or a related discipline with a minimum 80% average (to qualify for funding). Please note that all PhD students are guaranteed four years of funding. Admissions decisions will be made by the departments Graduate Committee.SupervisorsReview the finding a supervisor resourcesSupplementary information form (SIF)Statements answering the questions below (at most 300 words for each answer):Question 1: Please provide a brief statement of interest that outlines the areas of philosophy you hope to pursue in the program. Include an explanation of your interests in applied philosophy, and what kind of placement you hope to engage in.Question 2: Please explain why the University of Waterloos Department of Philosophy is a good place to pursue such a project, and why your background makes you well suited to pursue it successfully. Include any work or volunteer experience relevant to your interests in applied philosophy.Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completing this formTranscript(s)From previous institutions.At the time of applying, an unofficial transcript is fine, if and when a student is enrolled they will be asked to submit official copies.Writing sampleA philosophy paper of around 2500 words is desirable, longer and shorter papers are acceptable too, but please dont send anything longer than 5,000 words.ReferencesThree academic references are required, one of which may be from a referee outside of academic philosophy

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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