Philosophy / Philosophie
Philosophy / Philosophie
Philosophy helps sharpen your ability to analyze, to question accepted beliefs and to express ideas clearly. The critical thinking skills acquired in studying Philosophy are highly transferable: students consistently outperform others on standardized exams for law, medical, business and graduate schools.
Small classes = big advantage
Discussion in our small classes will help you develop a better understanding of different points of view and to become a better thinker, debater and writer. Philosophy majors are encouraged to participate actively, ask questions and argue for or against the theories and ideas that have been presented; this prepares you exceptionally well for a career in law, medicine, teaching, diplomacy and more.
La philosophie vous aide à affiner votre capacité de réflexion, à questionner vos croyances et à exprimer clairement vos idées. La pensée critique que vous acquerrez en étudiant la philosophie est très utile dans d’autres disciplines : les étudiants en philosophie obtiennent régulièrement des résultats supérieurs aux autres étudiants aux examens d’entrée dans les facultés de droit et de médecine, les écoles de commerce et les programmes d’études supérieures.
De petites classes = une grande différence
Grâce aux discussions dans nos petites classes, vous serez mieux à même de comprendre des points de vue divergents, vous penserez avec plus de rigueur, vous ferez mieux valoir vos idées lors de débats et vous les défendrez mieux à l’écrit. Les étudiants qui font une majeure en philosophie sont encouragés à participer activement aux cours, à poser des questions et à défendre leur point de vue en faveur ou contre les théories et les idées présentées : ceci constitue une excellente préparation en vue de carrières dans le droit, la médecine, l’enseignement, la diplomatie ou d’autres domaines.
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Ways to Study
Sample Schedule (First-year)
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Reason and Feeling in Modern Philosophy
- a language course (depending on language level, you would take French as a second language course, an English as a second language course or a discipline course taught in your second language)
- Law and Social Thought
- Moral Questions and Social Policies
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Admission Requirements
I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsBA
- French 30
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- French 12
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Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Terminale English
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- Senior-level French
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- 2-unit French
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- French / français
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Grade 12 French
- Some programs require higher. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 4.0 or 70%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Senior-level French
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- A-level French
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Twelfth Year French
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Standard or higher-level French
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
- Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Grade XII French
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- French 40S
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- French 121 or 122 or French Immersion 120
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- French 3200 or 3201
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- French 12
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- French 30
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- French 30
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- 4U French
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- French 621
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- Grade 12 French
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- French 30
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Senior-level French
- Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
For Fall (September) 2021 and Winter (January) 2022 entry, York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.
Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.
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- Senior-level French
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Senior-level French
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- French 12
You are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.
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