Overview

The Philosophy (Hons) BA course from Queen's University students will study Ancient, Modern, and post-19th Century thinkers as they investigate key questions in Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, and Political Philosophy.

Our courses offer a range of perspectives, from broad investigations of perennial topics to problem-based inquiries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

What is Philosophy?

Questions

Great Works of Philosophy

The State and the Citizen

Moral issues

Life, Death, and Meaning

Science and Society

Greek Philosophy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Philosophy View 84 other Bachelors in Philosophy in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Tuition Fee

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International

54908 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27454 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

7142 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3571 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Tuition for Ontario students: $3,091.55 per semester

Living costs for Kingston

1015 - 1615 CAD /month

Living costs

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