Admission Requirements
Applicants for the M.A. program should have an honours B.A. degree in philosophy or the equivalent, with a least high second class standing (B+ average) in philosophy courses. Students who lack this background may be admitted to a Qualifying year in order to make up deficiencies.
The Department requires that students submit official transcripts of previous post-secondary work, two references on Carleton University forms and two upper-year philosophy papers (preferably in the area(s) on which the student wishes to focus). For detailed instructions and information on applying to the master's program, click here.
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English is necessary to pursue graduate studies at Carleton University. All applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy this requirement in one of the following ways:
(i) an overall score of 60 on the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment™;
(ii) a TOEFL score of 213 CBT (computer-based test) or 550; or 86 IBT overall with a minimum score in each component of: writing: 22; speaking: 22; reading: 20; and listening: 20.
(iii) an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band score
(iv) acceptable certification that the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.
Admitted students who experience language difficulties during the course of their program may be required to take the CAEL Assessment<0x2122> and/or to take the prescribed remedial course work as a condition of continuing in their program.
Qualifying-Year Program
Applicants who do not hold an Honours degree (or the equivalent) will be required to register in a qualifying-year program before proceeding to the master's program.
The regulations governing the qualifying year are outlined in the General Regulations section of the Graduate Calendar.
How to Apply
M.A. Application Deadline
Applications reaching the Department of Philosophy later than March 1 may not be considered for financial assistance.
Application packages may be requested on-line through the website of Carleton's Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
 Apply Online
For further information, contact the Department of Philosophy: philosophy@carleton.ca
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