Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

About this programme

The Department of Philosophy at Queen's University is home to excellent undergraduate philosophy programs, with a wide range of courses that span the history of philosophy from the ancients to contemporary thinkers, addressing perennial and new questions in all areas of philosophy. Undergraduate students may pursue a major, medial, or minor in philosophy. Students may also enrol in the interdisciplinary program in Politics, Philosophy & Economics and specialize in one of its three component disciplines. More information about each program can be found on this page (below). A specialization in philosophy is an intensive course of study in philosophy. Approximately half of a major student’s courses are philosophy courses, with room for an optional minor in any other Arts and Science discipline. A major in philosophy is an intensive course of study in philosophy with added flexibility to combine studies from other disciplines. Students in this plan are required to declare one or more minors from another Arts and Science discipline, or may also combine this plan with a major plan from another discipline. A minor in philosophy is a less intensive course of study in philosophy that must be combined with a major in another discipline. A breakdown of the minor plan can be found at the button below. The undergraduate program in Politics, Philosophy & Economics combines all three disciplines in ways designed to prepare students for a wide range of professional career paths. Students completing the program will be ready to enter graduate studies in their area of specialization, o