Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Mount Allison University
Canada, New Brunswick, Sackville

Study location	Canada, New Brunswick, Sackville
Type	Bachelor's Degree, University
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English

Tuition fee	CA$23,050 per year The fees shown here are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$20,810), international student basic medical coverage and student fees. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$350 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$50) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Tuition fee

CA$23,050 per year

The fees shown here are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$20,810), international student basic medical coverage and student fees.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$350 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$50) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent: Grade 12 English Four other Grade 12 courses Note: You may be considered for early admission based on your final grade 11 courses. A minimum admissions average of 80% is required for consideration. Visit to learn the country-specific academic requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:

Grade 12 English
Four other Grade 12 courses

Note: You may be considered for early admission based on your final grade 11 courses. A minimum admissions average of 80% is required for consideration. Visit to learn the country-specific academic requirements.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English For direct admission, you must be from an English speaking country or, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: An IELTS (Academic) with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0) A TOEFL (IBT) with an overall minimum score of 90 (with no single test score below 20) Students with the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 may be invited to join the English Academic Bridging program (EAB). Students accepted to the EAB program will join Mount Allison as full-time students, enrolling in three academic courses while taking two English EAB classes per term. Upon successful completion of the program (duration of one to two academic terms), students may transition to full, unconditional admission at Mount Allison. For more information, visit mta.ca/eab.

Language requirements

English

For direct admission, you must be from an English speaking country or, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

An IELTS (Academic) with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)

A TOEFL (IBT) with an overall minimum score of 90 (with no single test score below 20)

Students with the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 may be invited to join the English Academic Bridging program (EAB). Students accepted to the EAB program will join Mount Allison as full-time students, enrolling in three academic courses while taking two English EAB classes per term.

Upon successful completion of the program (duration of one to two academic terms), students may transition to full, unconditional admission at Mount Allison. For more information, visit mta.ca/eab.

More information	mta.ca/programs/philosophy

Philosophy is the effort to understand the most basic human questions using analytical, verbal, and spatial reasoning. It is the exploration of how you can know what you think you know. It helps you challenge your own beliefs, consider others’ points of view, and ultimately better know the world around you.

The department of philosophy at Mount Allison believes that careful study of the great works of the past and present provides the best access to philosophical questions, and is committed to diversity. You will explore the history of philosophy from the sixth century B.C. to the 21st century, with areas of teaching and research in: