We will begin considering applications on January 15^th. After that date, we will continue to consider applications until we have reached our enrollment targets.

For further information on deadline dates, English language proficiency and the online application, please visit or contact the Graduate Admissions Office.

• The normal admission requirements are a four-year honours undergraduate degree in Philosophy (or a degree from an equivalent program, such as Ryerson’s Arts and Contemporary Studies program with an option in Philosophy)
• Minimum GPA of 3.33/4.33 (B+), or its equivalent, in the final half of the program

We also encourage applications from students with an honours undergraduate degree in another program who have demonstrated in their coursework a strong aptitude for philosophy. If you are not sure whether your undergraduate experience qualifies, please contact us at philosophyMA@ryerson.ca.

Statement of Interest 

• Your research interests and reasons for pursuing Graduate study in philosophy;
• How your previous studies and experience have prepared you for the MA program; and
• Your career objectives and how the MA program relates to them.

Sample of Work

• Please submit a sample of writing (10-15 pages) that represents your very best philosophical work.

Letters of Recommendation

• Two letters of recommendation are required. The two recommendations should be from academic references—former professors or research supervisors—familiar with your experience and abilities.

To review a listing of all required documents, please refer to the Material Checklist.