Overview

Transform your curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities into career success with a Philosophy degree from Wilfrid Laurier University . Graduate with the ability to craft well-reasoned, evidence-supported arguments that address contemporary issues, preparing you for impactful careers in law, public policy, education, and beyond.

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Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on in this program:
Course Content that Matters: Discover the power of Philosophy and dive into profound questions about knowledge, reality, values, and society. Our program offers an engaging exploration of both traditional and non-traditional topics, including feminism, gender theory, Non-Western philosophies, and environmental ethics.
Pathways to Law: Combine a BA in Philosophy with a law degree (LLB) from the University of Sussex, United Kingdom. Our Bachelor of Laws (University of Sussex, UK) and BA (Laurier) can be completed in six years.
Pathways to Business: Start your Philosophy program with a conditional offer to join our full-time MBA program (with co-op) after graduation. This program is six years: four years in the BA program plus two years in the MBA program. The MBA program consists of three academic terms plus one paid four-month or eight-month work term.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Values and Society

Knowledge and Reality

Revolution in the Modern World
Human Rights and Human Diversity
Literature and Catastrophe
Discovering the Middle Ages

Legal Philosophy
Medical Ethics
Philosophy of Leisure, Games, and Sports
Social and Political Philosophy
Business Ethics
Philosophy and the Environment
Persons, Selves, and Identity

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-22 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

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January 15: The application deadline for Ontario high school students.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, 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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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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120

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General requirements

Average admission range: low 80s
Senior or grade 12 English at 60%

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

3488 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3488 CAD per module during 48 months.
National

679 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 679 CAD per module during 48 months.

Per 0.50 credits

Living costs for Waterloo

810 - 1447 CAD /month

Living costs

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