Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Pass)

Philosophy, defined as the pursuit of wisdom, encompasses the exploration of the nature of reality, consciousness, values, knowledge, reason, argument and evidence. Students study not only the primary texts of the Western philosophical tradition, but also major texts of Indian and Chinese thought. Students are encouraged to investigate critically and dialectically their own views and values.Philosophy, defined as the pursuit of wisdom, encompasses the exploration of the nature of reality, consciousness, values, knowledge, reason, argument and evidence.

Youll study not only the primary texts of the Western philosophical tradition, but also major texts of Indian and Chinese thought.

Youll learn to be critical, reflective, thoughtful, skeptical, affirmative, knowledgeable, and, of course, wise. Youll become a decision-maker, well trained for a variety of vocations, including law, public service and policy.

Senior Secondary school credential appropriate for entry to university in your home country
Academically rigorous grade 12 year
Minimum B- average (higher for some programs)
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Minimum six Grade 12 4U or 4M-level credits, including program specific prerequisites
A minimum admission average of 70% (many programs require a higher average)
IELTS - Academic (overall 6.5, no band below 6.0)
TOEFL - overall 88, no band below 21
Duolingo - minimum score of 110
CAEL - overall 70, no band below 60
PTE - 58
IELP - Level 5 Successful completion of Level 5 of the Brock Intensive English Language program
CAE (A1 Advanced) -176 minimum score
CPE (C2 Proficiency) -176 minimum score
IB - Completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A