Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor
4 years
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Why study Philosophy at UBC Okanagan?
Philosophy is for everyone. On the one hand, you learn how to think by learning the basics of logic and critical thinking. Thanks to these skills, philosophy majors overperform on exams like the LSAT and GRE.
On the other hand, philosophy simply matters. Everyday, we seek to answer philosophical questions. What is knowledge and who is an expert? What is justice or a good life? Is AI a new form of consciousness or not?
Whatever your goals, philosophy can help.
Careers and Outcomes
UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,
- Broadcasting and journalism
- Business
- Communications and public relations
- Consulting
- Defence and security
- Diplomacy
- Government and public administration
- Law
- Politics
- Research and development
- Teaching
Experiential Learning
Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleagues.
Learn more about Co-op, Go Global, Undergraduate Research Awards and other opportunities at Experiential Education.
In your coursework, you have abundant research opportunities, especially in upper-level courses. You have the option of two directed studies courses, where you will undertake a supervised investigation of an assigned topic, culminating in a major term paper.
You have the opportunity to participate in the annual Roger Watts Debates as part of a student team.
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences also holds an annual Undergraduate Research Conference on UBC’s Okanagan campus to showcase student research projects.
Global and Close-Knit
At UBC Okanagan, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally ranked, top 5% university while studying in a close-knit learning community. 50% of graduates, from all across the globe, choose to stay in the region.
Discover the Okanagan
A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards, orchards and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan is an inspirational landscape perfect for those seeking leisure or outdoor adventure.
UBC's Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people— the fourth fastest-growing population in Canada.
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