Program Overview
The Philosophy at Colorado State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Philosophy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 25,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Fort Collins, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Philosophy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar: Topics in the History of Philosophy
- Seminar in Metaethics
- Seminar in Environmental Philosophy
- Science and Ethics
- Seminar in Major Philosophical Texts
- Seminar in Metaphysics
- Seminar in Animal Rights
- Contemporary Philosophical Topics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.25 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
Applicants should have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.25 or higher. In special circumstances, the department may waive this GPA requirement. Applicants who wish to be considered for a graduate teaching assistantship must submit GRE scores. For applicants not applying for teaching assistantships, submitting GRE scores is recommended but not required.
To submit application materials:
After creating your online application and paying your application fee, begin submitting your supporting materials to complete your application:
- Contact your previous institutions to request that they submit official transcripts to Colorado State University (institution code 4075). You must submit one official transcript from each institution attended.
- Contact the testing agency to request that your Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores be sent to Colorado State University (institution code 4075). If you are not seeking funding through a graduate teaching assistantship, you do not need to submit GRE scores.
- Upload a written statement of purpose describing the factors that led you to consider graduate work in philosophy and Colorado State University for graduate study.
- Upload a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to understand and discuss philosophical issues.
- Submit the contact information for the people who will be writing your three letters of recommendation. (Note: the system will send them a link by which they can submit their letters electronically. However, it will not send automatic reminders. It is your responsibility to make sure they get their letters in on time.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Colorado State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, United States
public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
