Philosophy allows you to ask the questions that other disciplines cannot or do not. With philosophy, you can get to the deepest foundations of issues, rather than staying at levels closer to the surface. No holds barred. The course material is strikingly thought-provoking and the professors teach in a way that makes you want to participate. With small classes, it’s easy to get to know people. So many people get into this major just by taking one course and realizing they love it.

Required Courses English A Literature or Language (HL or SL) or English B HL Three approved courses One approved course or option Required Courses Notes Alberta Mathematics 30-1 (or equivalent) is required as a prerequisite for courses in Archaeology. Biology HL or SL and Chemistry HL or SL are required as prerequisites for Biology 241 in the BA/BSc in Primatology Honours, and the BA/BSc in Archaeology with a concentration in Physical Anthropology. Only one of Art, Dance, Drama or Music can be used in calculating the admission average. A minimum grade of 70% in Alberta Mathematics 30-1 (or equivalent) is the prerequisite for first-year math courses. If you are currently completing high school, you will automatically be considered for admission using the standard admission by calculating your admission average using final grade 11 grades and at least one grade 12 approved course (if both grade 11 and 12 grades are provided, the grade 12 grade will be used) from the required courses for your program choice. Admitted students must complete all 30-level (or equivalent) required courses outlined above, maintain the admission average required for admission in the application year and obtain the Alberta Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent). Applicants educated in other countries may be considered for admission on their academic merits. Those completing Canadian high school courses will always have the grades obtained in these courses used in lieu of equivalents obtained on international certificates. Detailed information is available at: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/apply. International students seeking admission on the basis of documents not listed on the Admissions website should submit certificates indicating the courses studied and the grades achieved to the Admissions Office. When these certificates are in a language other than English, English translations (prepared by a certified translator) must accompany the original documents.