Philosophy

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences @ UWindsor

Program Overview & Highlights

Co-op Available
General 3-Year Program
Honours 4-Year Program
Combined Honours Programs Available
B.A.

Examine humanity’s most challenging questions in this internationally renowned program known for its courses in political thought and argumentation theory. Philosophy gives you a broad vision of the world and the ability to make intelligent decisions, laying the foundation for a variety of careers. You can study philosophy exclusively, or combine it with another discipline. Classes are small and full of opportunities to discuss today’s most pressing topics such as artificial intelligence, feminism, the environment and politics.

earn while you learn with paid co-op and agin real work experience leading to a successful career

Every industry, from tech and engineering to healthcare and global business, relies on critical thinkers and strong communicators like you

Learn More About Our Program

97%

of our graduates are employed within 2 years¹

¹ (OUGS Humanities, 2020)

20+

exchange and study abroad opportunities offered in diverse destinations including Australia, the UK, and France

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60%).
Minimum Average (Co-op): 80%; 70% minimum in English
Minimum Average: 70%

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

Minimum Average: 70%
Minimum Average (Co-op): 80%; 70% minimum in English
Mean Average: N/A

Career Tracks

Civil service worker
journalist
politician
communications official
lawyer
campaign manager
policy analyst
consultant
entrepreneur
lawyer
legal consultant
librarian
media analyst
paralegal
policy analyst
politician
professor
project manager
teacher
writer

Related Programs

Interdisciplinary Arts and Science

Plan Your Program

Term: Fall 2025

Important Notes

ENGL-1010 is required for all FAHSS Majors (students with 80% or higher in Grade 12 ENG4U (or equivalent) are exempt from this
course requirement and will substitute it with an additional course from any area of study.); If in co-op, it is recommended to take this course in summer. In its place, take an Open Choice elective.
Language courses count as Arts or Science courses.
Students studying within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences are encouraged to review the FAHSS Overview page.

Required Course Notes

Major Courses

1000 level: Any one of the following: PHIL 1100, PHIL 1120, PHIL 1290, PHIL 1300, PHIL 1600

Required Course: Effective Writing I

ENGL-1010 (students with 80% or higher in Grade 12 ENG4U (or equivalent) are exempt from this course requirement and will substitute it with an additional course from any area of study.);

Recommended Other Courses

Required Courses

PHIL 1100: Introduction to Western Philosophy

PHIL 1600: Reasoning Skills

PHIL 1300: Philosophy and Popular Culture

PHIL 1290: Contemporary Moral Issues

PHIL 1120: Philosophy and Human Nature

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