MA in Philosophy, course-based
Are you seeking to broaden your philosophical background without committing to full-time study? A course-based MA program provides an opportunity for you to pursue rigorous study in a flexible manner.
Program objective
The MA Course-Based Program is a great choice if your occupational or family commitment makes full-time graduate work a difficult undertaking. This program also provides an alternative to completing a thesis for your Master's degree, but is still comparable preparation for doctoral work.
Course-based MA students are usually not eligible for financial support from the Department.
Master of Arts (MA), course-based
In a course-based program, all degree requirements are fulfilled by completing courses. These may include courses that involve a project, such as a major research paper or group project.
The Philosophy Department at UCalgary provided an incredibly supportive experience during my time as a graduate student. This support ranged from scholarship applications to funding to jobseeking, all of which are important factors for graduate student success.
Alison McConwell, PhD'17
Postdoc UCalgary and Stanford
Transferability between MA Programs
You may be permitted by the Department to transfer from one route to the other provided that there is evidence of satisfactory progress in the current program. The transfer must be made within two years of first registration.
Graduate program contacts
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