Graduate Studies in Philosophy at the University of Victoria
The Department of Philosophy is a collegial and vibrant intellectual community with a highly successful research record. We have particular strengths in moral and political philosophy, history of philosophy, aesthetics, contemporary metaphysics and epistemology. We are committed to our graduate students and their successes, both in their research projects and in their future careers. Members of the faculty actively mentor graduate students and we make every effort to support and advance their research and professional development.
Programs and degrees
MA, PhD
Program highlights
The Department has an extremely strong research profile in many areas of philosophy. Professors Margaret Cameron, Scott Woodcock and James Young each hold major SSHRC research grants in the areas of medieval philosophy, ethics and aesthetics respectively. The recent appointments to the faculty are Mike Raven (PhD NYU) in metaphysics and Joshua Wilburn (PhD Princeton) in ancient philosophy have added breadth and depth to our existing strengths in the history of philosophy and contemporary metaphysics and epistemology.
Funding opportunities and deadlines
All students accepted to the graduate program are considered for University of Victoria Graduate Fellowships and Awards. Students in the program are also eligible for employment as teaching assistants or research assistants. All eligible students are encouraged to apply for SSHRC funding via their home institutions. The deadline for consideration for internal funding is February 1.
Academic supervision
Students in the MA program identify a supervisor through consultation with faculty about their research interests and anticipated thesis project. The supervisor and thesis committee are usually determined at the end of the second term of study.
Resources
- Program Advice and Schedule
- Thesis Advice and Schedule
- http://www.uvic.ca/students/grad/admissions/think/canadian.php (standard reference form)
Testimonials
"UVic is a great place to do a Master's in Philosophy. I found the department to be extremely supportive of its graduate students, and its collegial atmosphere fosters a lively and stimulating academic community. Most importantly, it provides excellent preparation for a PhD program. Upon beginning my PhD, I found that my time at UVic made me immediately competitive with graduate students from universities across Canada." -Jeremy Petch
"The Master's Program in Philosophy at the University of Victoria was the little step I needed to take before making the big jump to a PhD program in the United States. The faculty were extremely supportive in accommodating and encouraging my interests, while at the same time providing enough guidance to guarantee that I completed the requirements for my MA in less than two years. After I graduated I received incredible support in the form of seemingly unending letters of recommendation from my thesis committee and careful editorial attention to my SSHRC grant proposal from UVic's SSHRC Grant Facilitator, Dr. Rosemary Ommer. It was these two things that made my dream of attending a top PhD Program in the United States possible. I would recommend UVic's MA Program to anyone who wants to experience the rigours of graduate work tempered with the luxury of living in one of Canada's most beautiful cities." -Alden Jerrett-Enns