Study Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada, Faculty of Arts
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Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Canada

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What will I learn?

Philosophy is the study of knowledge, existence, and reality. Explore ideas about morals, ethics, values, the mind and society. Learn to consider the historical, social, political and cultural forces that shape ways of thinking. Graduate with practical, hands-on skills that enable you to make a difference, including the ability to produce well-reasoned, evidence-supported arguments in response to contemporary issues.We offer a single honours major in Philosophy and a major in Philosophy combined with another subject. You do not need any background in Philosophy to join the program.As a student in first year, you'll learn about basic philosophical issues in the areas of knowledge and reality, and values and society. You'll have small-group tutorials to accompany your introductory courses.In second year, you'll be offered a wide choice of courses in values, ethics, knowledge, reality, the history of philosophy, and a number of non-traditional subjects, including non-Western philosophies, feminism and gender theory, and philosophy of the environment.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$34,880.00 (US$ 25,071) per year
Textbooks and Academic Supplies - 1500 CAD.
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Waterloo Campus

75 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3C5, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$34,880.00 (US$ 25,071) per year
Textbooks and Academic Supplies - 1500 CAD.
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Waterloo Campus

75 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3C5, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have the following:

  • Minimum admission range of low 70s.
  • Competitive admission range of low 80s.
  • English at 60%.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

  • HL or SL English at 3.
  • IB Minimum Score: 26.

English Proficiency

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Internet-based testing (

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

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