Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of New Brunswick - Fredericton

3 Bailey Drive, Fredericton, Canada

30610

Last updated: 16/04/2025

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About Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Program Description

Philosophy investigates many of the big questions of life: what is a human being? Are there such things as justice, beauty or God? What counts as knowledge?

Investigating these and other questions, such as the nature of time, the relation between body and mind, how good and bad is defined, is a conversation that draws from great thinkers-‐-‐past and present. This is a discipline that challenges everyone to think about these kinds of problems critically, creatively and systematically.

The UNB program encourages students to complicate and clarify the thought through close and critical reading of great thinkers, engaged discussion in seminar settings, and challenging writing opportunities through sustained writing-‐ mentoring. This provides a robust preparation for graduate study in philosophy and a superb foundation for other fields such as law, journalism, government, publishing, health professions, environmental policy, and business.

Hands-on learning:

Teaching/Research assistant opportunities for upper-level students
International exchange opportunities
Opportunities to attend undergraduate conferences and workshops throughout North America
Internships sponsored by the Faculty of Arts
Experience the student-run Hemlock Club which organizes debates, film discussions and a radio program

Skills students will acquire:

Build life-long abilities for critical, creative and systematic thinking
Strong reading and research skills
Develop arguments with clarity and depth
Formulate and solve problems
Develop strong written and oral communication skills

Tuition (1st year)

$20,810.00 CAD

Application Fee

$125.00 CAD

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Cost and Duration

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Average Graduate Diploma

4 Year Bachelor's Degree Including An Optional Internship

Cost of Living

$20,635.00 CAD / Year

Gross Tuition

$16,595.00 CAD / First Year

Application Fee

$125.00 CAD

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

About Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Program Description

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