BA (Hons) in Philosophy Program By National University of Singapore (NUS) |Top Universities
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# 34QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,965 SGDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of the Philosophy curriculum is to foster critical thinking skills in students while enabling them to appreciate the philosophical traditions of both the East and the West. Philosophy is also often studied via its cultural heritage, such as that bequeathed by the Ancient Greeks and Romans, the Chinese and Indian traditions, Medieval Scholars in both Europe and the Arabic world, and modern Western cultures, including that of Anglo-America and Continental Europe. The Philosophy B.A. programme in the Department of Philosophy supplies an academic grounding in the subject, as well as in the thought of important philosophers both past and present. By selecting appropriate modules, students may experience the thrill and frustration of grappling with profound and challenging issues first-hand, as well as learning how great philosophers have approached them. The philosophical skills developed in the process, including systematic critical thinking, sensitivity to opposing viewpoints, and the appreciation of complex systems of belief, can be applied to wide areas of life.

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of the Philosophy curriculum is to foster critical thinking skills in students while enabling them to appreciate the philosophical traditions of both the East and the West. Philosophy is also often studied via its cultural heritage, such as that bequeathed by the Ancient Greeks and Romans, the Chinese and Indian traditions, Medieval Scholars in both Europe and the Arabic world, and modern Western cultures, including that of Anglo-America and Continental Europe. The Philosophy B.A. programme in the Department of Philosophy supplies an academic grounding in the subject, as well as in the thought of important philosophers both past and present. By selecting appropriate modules, students may experience the thrill and frustration of grappling with profound and challenging issues first-hand, as well as learning how great philosophers have approached them. The philosophical skills developed in the process, including systematic critical thinking, sensitivity to opposing viewpoints, and the appreciation of complex systems of belief, can be applied to wide areas of life.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

62+
92+
6.5+
180+
Admission to the university is based on academic merit and open competition among the applicant cohort.  The admission criteria vary from year to year depending on the competitiveness of the applicant cohort.  Therefore, there is no fixed minimum marks/grades to secure admission. Potential applicants may refer to the Indicative Grade Profile (IGP) and course places of the previous academic year to make more informed choices when applying for admission.
4 Years
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,250 SGD
-

International Students

17,965 SGD
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