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What can I do with a philosophy degree?

There鈥檚 a really simple answer: many, many things. Studying philosophy is excellent preparation for lots of different careers. One reason is that studying philosophy improves your ability to think critically, and, , this is the single most important skill that employers want to see.

 
Do you want to go to Law School, or to do an MBA, or to complete an MA or PhD?

If so, then studying philosophy is terrific preparation, since philosophy students  that are required for admission to these programs (LSAT, GMAT, and GRE).

 
Do you want to go to Teacher鈥檚 College?

If so, then studying philosophy first is a great idea. There are now two philosophy courses in the : a Grade 11 course called Philosophy: The Big Questions, and a Grade 12 course called Philosophy: Questions and Theories. According to the , over 28,000 students now study philosophy in over 440 high schools across Ontario!

Students graduating at convocation in their gowns.
Preparing for the job market

Read the guide below for some very practical career advice:

At 91福利, we take career preparation very seriously. If you would like personalized advice about your career plans, visit the Career & Co-op Centre or contact the Faculty of Arts鈥� dedicated Career Counsellor, Sonny Wong.

Further reading

  3. (Forbes, 2015)

  4.  (The Atlantic, 2015)

  5. (Bloomberg, 2014)

  6. (The New York Times, 1997)

  7. (The Guardian, 2007)

  8. (The Atlantic, 2006)

  9. (Business Insider, 2014)

  10. (Huffington Post, 2014)

  11. (Huffington Post, 2012)

  12. (US News, 2008)