Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

About

The Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy provides students the opportunity to build a sturdy educational foundation in one of the core areas of the Humanities. All Philosophy majors take a course in formal logic at the 1000-level. At the 2000-level, five courses in philosophy are obligatory: Moral Theory (the study of the nature of right and wrong), Metaphysics (the study of the nature of reality), Epistemology (the study of the nature and limits of knowledge), Ancient Greek Philosophy, and Modern Philosophy. Upper-level students will have the following options: to take smaller, more participatory courses in Special Topics in Philosophy; to pursue an Applied Ethics Stream by taking specially designed courses in Business, Environmental, and Biomedical Ethics; to participate in a Practicum course where research and work skills are enhanced; and to apply to a selective sequence of honours courses with a focus on researching and writing an honours thesis. The philosophy department at KPU offers a full range of courses taught by experienced philosophers with backgrounds from universities across Canada and around the world. Philosophy is typically done in a setting with others. Doing philosophy with others allows you to sort beliefs, rank values, articulate what is essential and eliminate nonsense. Students enjoy the benefit of small classes, with instructors and an institution committed to teaching.  Is there a god? Are our minds separate from our bodies? How much can we ever really know? On this 4-year BA Philosophy degree, you'll grapple with some of the most profound questions. You'll also develop critical thinking and analysis skills that will be essential in your future career. 

Career Path 

Our Philosophy graduates have secured roles as diverse as: publishing, journalism, IT, human resources (HR) coordinator, investment analyst, digital marketing coordinator, tax consultant, data analyst, project manager, teacher. Direct career includes Editorial Assistant, Content Writer (Ethics, Humanities, Culture), Debate Coach Assistant, Public Relations Assistant, Communications Coordinator, Educational Program Assistant, Teaching Assistant (Humanities or Social Sciences), Museum or Cultural Center Guide, Academic Support Specialist, Library Technician, Community Outreach Worker, Nonprofit Program Assistant, Human Rights Support Staff, Ethics and Compliance Clerk, Policy Research Assistant.