Study M.A. in Philosophy at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in the USA, College of Liberal Arts

What will I learn?

If you are pursuing an advanced degree in Philosophy, it’s because you value thinking. There are plenty of practical applications for this degree in business, law, medicine, public policy, education. But the bottom line is you understand the importance of thorough, deliberate thinking, you aren’t afraid to consider all sides of a problem, and you are able to express your conclusions in a cogent manner. WelcomeOur flexible program offers a diversified curriculum that is not dominated by one school of thought. Our faculty represent a broad range of specializations, Africana Philosophy, American Philosophy, Philosophy of Race, Philosophy of Science, to name a few. We give you the chance to sample different schools of thought, cultures and time periods in philosophy and encourage you to find your own particular area of interest.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$21,555.00 per year
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1263 Lincoln Drive,

CARBONDALE,

Illinois,

62901, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible to be considered for admission to a graduate degree program, you must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: 2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A; approximately a "B-" average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework; 3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a "B" average).

The English language requirement may be met by submitting: 550 on the paper-based TOEFL; 80 on the internet-based TOEFL; 6

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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