Master of Arts in Philosophy
Program level :
Graduate (Master’s)
Degree awarded:
MA
Official title:
Master of Arts in Philosophy Host unit(s):
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CEU Program accreditation:
Program approved and registered by the New York State Education Department
Program length :
1 year (10 months)
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Master of Arts in Philosophy Tuition fees and fellowship information:
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September Program Description:
The programs cover most of the major areas of philosophy, from a mainly analytic perspective. It will be possible for candidates who have a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree to take the Master’s degree in one year.
Sample Courses for the Master’s Programs
Compulsory courses
Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, Metaphysics, Ethics, Ancient Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, Kant and After
Elective courses
Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Religion, Aristotle, Aesthetics
Entry Requirements for the Master’s Programs
Candidates will normally be expected to have some background in philosophy. In addition to meeting the General CEU Admissions Requirements, applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose (1-2 single spaced pages) as well as a sample of academic writing—part of a course essay or a chapter of a thesis—in English, to further assess their language abilities and argumentation skills.