Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Typically, a philosophy major studies the history of basic views about knowledge, the world, moral values and human nature. Logical skills to deal with specific philosophical issues relevant to life, such as current moral problems, are developed through study in the program. Philosophy is a small undergraduate department in which students receive individual attention. Faculty members are active in their profession and in research, and several members of the department have received outstanding teaching awards. Philosophy students are trained to understand and to respond both critically and creatively to philosophical problems, theories, and arguments. Philosophy students investigate fundamental questions that have puzzled human beings for ages. Major Learning Goals Upon successful completion of the B.A. degree, Philosophy majors will be able to: Clearly articulate philosophical problems and theories. Demonstrate a deep understanding of major ideas in the history of philosophy and in contemporary philosophy. Read complex philosophical texts. Write clearly and logically. Carefully analyze arguments. Think carefully, logically, and creatively about philosophy. Speak carefully, logically, and creatively about philosophy. Think, write, and speak carefully, logically, and creatively about complex ideas and issues. Careers Business Education Government Law Marketing and Advertising Medicine Psychology
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Typically, a philosophy major studies the history of basic views about knowledge, the world, moral values and human nature. Logical skills to deal with specific philosophical issues relevant to life, such as current moral problems, are developed through study in the program. Philosophy is a small undergraduate department in which students receive individual attention. Faculty members are active in their profession and in research, and several members of the department have received outstanding teaching awards. Philosophy students are trained to understand and to respond both critically and creatively to philosophical problems, theories, and arguments. Philosophy students investigate fundamental questions that have puzzled human beings for ages. Major Learning Goals Upon successful completion of the B.A. degree, Philosophy majors will be able to: Clearly articulate philosophical problems and theories. Demonstrate a deep understanding of major ideas in the history of philosophy and in contemporary philosophy. Read complex philosophical texts. Write clearly and logically. Carefully analyze arguments. Think carefully, logically, and creatively about philosophy. Speak carefully, logically, and creatively about philosophy. Think, write, and speak carefully, logically, and creatively about complex ideas and issues. Careers Business Education Government Law Marketing and Advertising Medicine Psychology
Admission Requirements
79+
6.5+
105+
53+
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale; meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and complete an Intensive English Program (IEP) application. Other English Language Requirement accepted: TOEFL Computer-Based score of 173; TOEFL Paper-Based score of 500.
48 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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International
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