Undergraduate Degree Programmes

All students planning to take a degree in philosophy are encouraged to talk to an undergraduate advisor; those planning to do an honours degree must consult with the honours advisor. Students who intend to specialize in philosophy should take an honours degree, the normal preparation for graduate study in philosophy.

Any philosophy degree has two categories of requirements:

• those set by the Philosophy Department -- outlined below
• the more general ones which much be met by anyone taking one of the university's categories of BA degree. FOLLOW THIS LINK for information on these requirements.

BA with Honours in Philosophy

Philosophy Department Requirements:

At least 10 credits in Philosophy of which at least 9 and no more than 11 are beyond the 1000 level.

Select at least one credit from the following:
Philosophy (logic) half-credit: 1112.03, 2100.03, 2130.03, 2660.03, 3060.03, 3140.03, 3900.03

Select at least one credit from the following:
Philosophy (history) half-credit: 2350.03, 2370.03, 2610.03, 2620.03, 3630.03, 3640.03

At least four credits at or above the 3000 level including a half-credit in epistemology (3051.03) and a half-credit in ethics (3105.03) and at least one credit at the 4000 level

Honours Thesis

Honours Philosophy with Emphasis on Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science is the study of intelligence and cognition in human beings and machines (computers). The goal is to come to a fuller understanding of human learning and intelligence and to develop devices that extend human abilities. Students may choose to do an Honours BA with an emphasis on cognitive science.  The requirements for this degree are the same as above, except that three philosophy credits and two non-philosophy credits must be in cognitive science related classes. Those who complete the requirements will have the words "With Emphasis on Cognitive Science" on their transcript upon graduation. Follow this link for departmental Requirements for special Honours Degree with Cognitive Science emphasis.   

BA with Combined Honours  

Philosophy Department Requirements:

At least 4 and no more than 9 credits in Philosophy beyond the 1000 level, including 2 beyond the 2000 level.  Since the requirements for the combined honours degree vary (depending on the programme with which philosophy is combined) students must see an honours advisor. An honours thesis (or qualifying exam) in one of the two combined subjects is required.

Select at least one half credit from the following:
Philosophy (logic) half-credit 1112.03, 2100.03, 2130.03, 2660.03, 3060.03, 3140.03, 3900.03

Select at least one half credit from the following:
Philosophy (history) half credit: 2350.03, 2370.03, 2610.03, 2620.03, 3630.03, 3640.03

At least two credits at or above the 3000 level including a half credit in epistemology (3051.03) and a half-credit in ethics (3105.03).  

20-credit BA with Major in Philosophy

Philosophy Department Requirements:

At least 6 and no more than 9 credits in Philosophy beyond the 1000 level, including 3 beyond the 2000 level.

Select at least one half credit from the following:
Philosophy (logic) half-credit: 1112.03, 2100.03, 2130.03, 2660.03, 3060.03, 3140.03, 3900.03

Select at least one credit from the following:
Philosophy (history) half-credit: 2350.03, 2370.03, 2610.03, 2620.03, 3630.03, 3640.03

At least three credits at or above the 3000 level including a half credit in epistemology (3051.03) and a half-credit in ethics (3105.03 or 3100.06).

Philosophy Department Requirements:

At least 4 and no more than 9 credits in Philosophy beyond the 1000 level, including 2 beyond the 2000.

Select at least one half credit from the following:
Philosophy (logic) half-credit 1112.03, 2100.03, 2130.03, 2660.03, 3060.03, 3140.03, 3900.03

Select at least one credit from the following:
Philosophy (history) half credit: 2350.03, 237003, 2610.03, 2620.03, 3630.03, 3640.03

At least two credits at or above the 3000 level including at least a half credit in epistemology (3051.03) or a half-credit in ethics (3105.03)

15-credit BA with Concentration in Philosophy

Philosophy Department Requirements:

At least 4 and no more than 8 credits in Philosophy beyond the 1000 level, including 2 beyond the 2000 level.

Select at least one half credit from the following:
Philosophy (logic) half-credit 1112.03, 2100.03, 2130.03, 2660.03, 3060.03, 3140.03, 3900.03

Select at least one half credit from the following:
Philosophy (history) half credit: 2350.03, 2370.03, 2610.03, 2620.03, 3630.03, 3640.03

At least two credits at or above the 3000 level including at least a half credit in epistemology (3051.03) or a half-credit in ethics (3105.03).