Philosophy Program Specific Application Checklists:
M.A. / Ph.D.

 

General Admissions Information -
How to apply to all graduate programs at Western:

Application Due Dates


 Fall Term
 Winter Term
 Summer Term
Master's (Domestic)
 January 7 N/A N/A
Master's (International)
 January 7
 N/A N/A
Doctoral (Domestic)
 January 7
 November 30
 N/A
Doctoral (International)
 January 7
 November 30 N/A

Additional Content

In addition to the application, please provide Western with the following:

  • official transcripts for any postsecondary institutions previously attended or currently attending outside the province of Ontario -- to be considered official, transcripts must be in sealed envelopes as issued by the institution
  • a writing sample (e.g., a recent essay or thesis chapter, approx. 15-20 pages, double-spaced) -- MA applicants are invited, but not required to submit a writing sample; PhD applicants are required to provide one

How to submit Additional Content:

With the exception of transcripts, it is strongly preferred that additional documents be e-mailed to the Graduate Affairs Assistant (gradphil@uwo.ca) in either .pdf or .doc format.

Out of province transcripts should be mailed to:
Graduate Affairs Assistant, Department of Philosophy, The University of Western Ontario, Stevenson Hall 3146, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3K7

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