What will I learn?

The study of philosophy helps students improve analytical and critical reading, writing and reasoning skills through an examination of the works of historical and contemporary philosophers. The ultimate goal of this study is a better understanding of issues fundamental to ourselves and to our world, including the structure of reality, the nature of knowledge, truth, rationality, value and moral obligation, and the existence of God. While the study of these problems is interesting in its own right, it also enhances the prospects of students wishing to pursue further studies in journalism, public policy, law, business, education or medicine, among other disciplines. Philosophy at Western is also home to the internationally renowned Rotman Institute of Philosophy and the Centre for Digital Philosophy.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$42,233.00 (US$ 30,356) per year

Year 1: CAN $42,233; Year 2: CAN $40,669; Year 3: CAN $39,162; Year 4: CAN $37,712

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

University College, Suite 2220,

LONDON,

Ontario (ON),

N6A 3K7, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Canadian secondary school.

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

IELTS: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with no part less than 6.0; TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 83 on the internet-based test with no section score below 20, and 550 on the paper-based test with a 5 on the TWE; Can TEST: A minimum overall score of 4.0 is required with no part less than 4.0; CAEL: A minimum overall score of 60 is required with no part less than 60; MELAB: A minimum overall score of 80 is required with no score less than 78; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): A minimum overall score of 58 is required with no score less than 56.

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