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Philosophy : Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master’s Program
The Department of Philosophy normally accepts students for September entry only.
Admission to MA study in philosophy is normally restricted to students with a strong undergraduate degree in philosophy. Students must have a minimum B+ (6.0) average of the final 30 units of credit (or equivalent) of their Bachelor’s degree. The Department requires a minimum score of 580 on the standard TOEFL test for applicants whose native language is not English. A short sample of written work (about 10 pages) must be submitted with the application. For further information, visit <web.uvic.ca/philosophy/grad>.
Admission to the PhD Program
Admission to the PhD program in philosophy is restricted to students who hold an MA in philosophy or an equivalent degree. University regulations permit unusually promising MA candidates to move directly into a doctoral program. For further information, visit <web.uvic.ca/philosophy/grad>.
Deadlines
To be given full consideration for admission and funding, all applicants are asked to apply by February 1.