Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Train to be a better thinker and problem-solver by studying the ideas of eminent theorists—from the ancient masters to contemporary scholars.

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Degree

Bachelor

Length

4 years

Faculty/School

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Why study Philosophy at UBC Okanagan?

Interested in becoming a better thinker and problem-solver? Philosophy studies provide students with the understanding of the general intellectual landscape by studying ideas throughout history.

Studying philosophy will give you an excellent understanding of the intellectual landscape in which you live and work.

Degree Options

At UBC Okanagan, you can complete a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major or minor in philosophy.

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Sample Courses

These are examples of courses you can enrol in during your studies. To plan your academic journey, please visit undergraduate academic planning.

PHIL 111 - Introduction to Philosophy I
PHIL 120 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
PHIL 121 - Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 125 - Introduction to Scientific Reasoning

PHIL 210 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 220 - Symbolic Logic I
PHIL 230 - Ethics
PHIL 233 - Biomedical Ethics
PHIL 245 - Introduction to Metaphysics

PHIL 309 - Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 331 - Computer Ethics
PHIL 338 - Philosophy of Law
PHIL 345 - Theory of Knowledge
PHIL 373 - Feminist Philosophy

PHIL 404 - Aesthetics
PHIL 414 - Topics in the History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL 425 - Philosophy of Language
PHIL 427 - Philosophy of Mathematics
PHIL 434 - Business Ethics

Plan your academic journey by exploring the undergraduate academic planning guide designed for Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students.

Explore customized Program Plans designed to support your journey to graduation and beyond.

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,

  • Advocate
  • Lawyer
  • Aide worker
  • Arbitrator
  • Bioethical consultant
  • Broadcast writer
  • Columnist
  • Consumer advocate
  • Contract administrator
  • CSIS/RCMP officer
  • Critic
  • Editorial assistant
  • Entrepreneur
  • Ethics consultant
  • Freelance writer
  • Fundraiser/grant writer
  • Health administration
  • Human resource manager
  • Image consultant
  • Insurance agent
  • Inventory control specialist
  • Investigative journalist
  • JournalistLegislative aide
  • Lobbyist
  • Logistic specialist
  • Management consultant
  • Market research analyst
  • Negotiator
  • Public policy analyst
  • Public relations specialist
  • Publisher
  • Technical writer

Admission, Fees, Applying

You could soon be studying at one of the world’s top universities. Be sure to review the content below to prepare for attending UBC Okanagan.

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 and Undergraduate Research Awards 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.