About BA Philosophy in Mount Saint Vincent University
Program Highlights
Philosophy, said Oxford philosopher Gilbert Ryle, is “thinking hard.” And what do philosophers think hard about? The most fundamental questions you can ask about what exists, how we should live, and what we can know.
Using imagination and careful reasoning, students who sign up for a philosophy course at the Mount get a chance to think hard about questions like these:
- Does God exist?
- Are there basic principles that tell us what to do about poverty or war?
- Is any action really right or wrong?
- Do we have free will?
- Is science the only path to truth?
Philosophy students learn to think for themselves about deeply rooted cultural assumptions, and so experience a kind of intellectual liberation that can be empowering for both women and men. As a side-effect, philosophy courses will give you critical thinking skills you can use to advantage in any other course as well as in your career.
Philosophy is stimulating and mind-expanding. And it just might change your life.
Career
- Lawyer.
- banker.
- business professional.
- counselor.
- minister.
- teacher.
- non-profit work.
- public relations director.
Academic qualification equivalents
Minimum 60% overall, and in top 3 majors it must be not less than 50%.
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS : 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL : 86 - 92 with no score below 21
Mount Saint Vincent University Highlights
University Type |
Public |
On Campus Housing |
Available |
English Language Proficiency Test Scores |
IELTS, CanTest, CAEL, TOEFL (iBT), CLB |
Financial Aid |
Bursaries, Scholarships, Loans. |
Basic Tuition Fee Undergraduate International |
17,266- 17,660 CAD |
Basic Tuition Fee Graduate International |
11,853 CAD |
Official Website |
msvu.ca |
Payment Options |
Wire transfer, debit and credit cards, telephone/internet banking, cheque, cash, money order. |
Mount Saint Vincent University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Type of Fee |
Undergraduate (CAD) |
Graduate (CAD) |
Tuition Fee |
Domestic: 7,932 – 8,326
International: 17,266- 17,660 |
Domestic: 5,963
International: 11,853 |
International Student Health Plan |
618.00 ( single) |
618.00 (single) |
Room and Board |
7,024- 10,823 |
7,024- 10,823 |
U-Pass (full time students) Transit |
158 |
158 |
Technology Fee |
25 per course |
25 per course |
Athletics Fee |
5 per course |
5 per course |