Program Overview & Highlights

  • Co-op Available
  • General 3-Year Program
  • Honours 4-Year Program
  • Combined Honours Programs Available
  • B.A.

Examine humanity’s most challenging questions in this internationally renowned program known for its courses in political thought and argumentation theory. Philosophy gives you a broad vision of the world and the ability to make intelligent decisions, laying the foundation for a variety of careers. You can study philosophy exclusively, or combine it with another discipline. Classes are small and full of opportunities to discuss today’s most pressing topics such as artificial intelligence, feminism, the environment and politics.

earn while you learn with paid co-op and agin real work experience leading to a successful career
Every industry, from tech and engineering to healthcare and global business, relies on critical thinkers and strong communicators like you

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97%
of our graduates are employed within 2 years1
1 (OUGS Humanities, 2020)
20+
exchange and study abroad opportunities offered in diverse destinations including Australia, the UK, and France

Admission Requirements

Student in Canada

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60%).
Minimum Average (Co-op): 80%; 70% minimum in English
Minimum Average: 70%

Student outside of Canada

Minimum Average: 70%
Minimum Average (Co-op): 80%; 70% minimum in English
Mean Average: N/A

Career Tracks

  • Civil service worker
  • journalist
  • politician
  • communications official
  • lawyer
  • campaign manager
  • policy analyst
  • consultant
  • entrepreneur
  • lawyer
  • legal consultant
  • librarian
  • media analyst
  • paralegal
  • policy analyst
  • politician
  • professor
  • project manager
  • teacher
  • writer

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