Philosophy
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Canada
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Dalhousie University
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On Campus (Full Time)
5 years-
Graduate Assistantship (RA or TA) or PhD Scholarship
Jan 2026
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (PhD Program)
Dalhousie University’s Doctor of Philosophy programme is part of one of the most active and supportive philosophy departments in Canada and will prepare you for any career, because philosophy is the ultimate transferable skill.
Dalhousie University ‘s Doctor of Philosophy programme is small, but extremely successful. The great majority (about 85%) of our PhD graduates have received tenure-track appointments or other jobs for which their qualifications were considered essential.
Careers
A PhD in Philosophy can lead to careers as a university professor, research scholar, ethicist, consultant, or policy analyst, offering opportunities to contribute to academia, public discourse, and ethical decision-making.
Programme options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
Courses include:
- Contemporary Philosophical Issues
- Contemporary Liberalism and Democracy
- Topics in Feminist Philosophy
- Topics in Philosophy of Language
- Topics in the Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Race