Academic Calendar Archives
Academic Calendar 2023-2024

University Transfer: Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Credential

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

- 2 years at RDP
- 2 years at most universities

Location

-Main Campus

The Program

For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.

Philosophy is the study of thought and reasoning, with special application to abstract and conceptual areas of enquiry typically outside of the fields of the sciences, such as the Nature of Reality or Moral Values.

Program Content

The below schedule is a general pattern that transfers to the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Suggested Pattern Year 1

ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
PHIL 201 (3 credits)
PHIL 202 (3 credits)
Science requirement (3 credits)
Open options (15 credits)

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.

Visit RDP’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.

University Transfer Program

RDP offers the first two years of the Bachelor of Arts program. For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides.

Transfer Features

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.

Program Cost Estimates

Admission Requirements

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.

Related Careers

Administration
Government and Civil Service
Research
Management
Journalism
Publishing
Computing and Information Technology
Ethics Practitioner (Hospital, Business)

Graduates may also go on to professional studies (for example in fields such as law, business, education, etc.) or may continue to graduate studies (for a Master's or Doctoral program) in Philosophy.

B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.