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 University of Calgary Calendar 2023-2024 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.45 Philosophy 4.45.2 BA Honours Philosophy
4.45.2 BA Honours Philosophy

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.3.2 Honours Degrees.

B. MAJOR-FIELD WITH HONOURS REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 60 units to a maximum of 72 units in Courses Constituting the Field of Philosophy while fulfilling the following requirements:

  1. Logic: 3 units Philosophy 279 or 377.

  2. Core Courses: 6 units Philosophy 395, 397.

  3. Honours Seminar: 3 units Philosophy 597.

  4. Honours Thesis: 6 units Philosophy 590. A grade of "B-" or higher in Philosophy 590 is required for graduation with the BA Honours degree.

  5. Upper-Level Courses: An additional 27 units from Courses Constituting the Field of Philosophy at the 400 level or above, 3 units of which must be at the 500 level.

  6. Philosophy Options: An additional 15 units from Courses Constituting the Field of Philosophy.

C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Language Requirement: 6 units in a single language other than English.

D. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA Honours in Philosophy can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.3.8 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.