Students considering the possibility of graduate work in philosophy are advised to consult with the department's Graduate Advisor as early as possible in their final year of undergraduate studies. For a useful on-line guide to graduate admissions and prospects for graduate students in philosophy, visit the Philosophical Gourmet Report.

The courses required for UBC Major or Honours programmes are good preparation for graduate school. Recommended in addition to the courses required for the Major and Honours in philosophy are:

(1) a third or fourth year course in value theory (ethics, social and political philosophy, or philosophy of art)
(2) a third or fourth year course in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
(3) a minimum of two additional third or fourth year courses in any of the above or related areas.

Typically, philosophy graduate programmes require a sample of philosophical writing. Students should take care to write a suitable paper, perhaps in conjunction with the Honours Colloquium or another fourth-year course.

Applicants should have a minimum average of 76% or graduate with upper Second Class standing or better.