Philosophy

What is a Philosophy degree? Philosophy addresses some of the most fundamental and difficult questions. It teaches you critical reasoning like no other discipline.  With a Philosophy degree, you will develop the ability to use logic, reason and ethics to solve problems on and off the job.

Career possibilities in Philosophy include lawyers, bioethicists, public policy analysts, journalists, teachers, mental health counsellors, and health care and education civil service managers, researchers, and social workers. With the University of Waterloo’s Co-Op program, you can make meaningful work placement connections that can lead to job prospects.

We feel that the Philosophy program at the University of Waterloo is one of the best places to study because it is uniquely positioned to explore vast interdisciplinary options. Philosophy at Waterloo offers courses in ethics in AI, Philosophy of Math, and Science, Philosophy of Law, Philosophy of Sport, Biomedical Ethics, as well as Feminist Philosophy, Anti-racist, and Decolonial Philosophy. Don't take our word for it, take look at what one of our PhD students calls Philosophy with a purpose. 

Find out more about our Undergraduate programs and plans, pathways to a Philosophy MA degree or our Philosophy PhD and our Applied PhD programs. Learn how to apply to the Philosophy Undergraduate degree program and how to apply to the Philosophy Graduate programs at Waterloo today.

Philosophy is closely associated with Gender and Social Justice; our staff administers both programs, and many of our faculty teach in both areas. For more information on Gender and Social Justice, visit their website.