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Philosophy

Major in Philosophy

Note: The UBC Okanagan campus also offers a Major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).

Admission Requirements

  • Successful completion of at least 9 credits of PHIL courses;
  • In the Philosophy courses completed, an overall average of at least 70%.

Graduation Requirements

  • One of PHIL 309, 310;
  • One of PHIL 314, 315;
  • One of PHIL 451, 446;
  • One of PHIL 425, 460;

  • Minimum of 48 credits in Philosophy, including the above courses, of which 30 credits must be 300 and 400 level.

Minor in Philosophy

To complete a Minor in Philosophy, students must accumulate no fewer than 30 credits in Philosophy out of the 120 credits required for the B.A. degree. At least 18 of these credits must be numbered 300 or above.


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