Program Overview
The Philosophy at Florida 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 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Tallahassee, 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
Want to browse specific classes? See undergraduate and graduate catalog listings of courses by subject area.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Procedure
If you have questions after you read through the application procedure, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.The first step to apply for admission to our graduate program is to begin the FSU Online Application. A complete application must include all the following:
Graduate Admissions Application
- This is the general application for graduate study at FSU, and you will be prompted to fill this out through the FSU Online Application.
- The University is required by immigration authorities to verify the financial resources of each student prior to issuing the Form I-20 or DS-2019; therefore, it is important that the applicant knows the costs of attending the University and has the necessary support funds for the entire period of enrollment.
- Statement of philosophical interest(s) and proposed area(s) of study; include which faculty member(s) you would like to work with.
- All uploads must be on university letterhead, signed, and dated; letters must be dated no later than one year prior to submission.
- You may choose to have your letters of recommendation sent by email to philosophy@admin.fsu.edu; again all letters must be on university letterhead, signed, and dated; letters must also come from a university-affiliated email.
- You may also choose to have your letters sent via mail to the following address:
Department of Philosophy
641 University Way
151 Dodd Hall
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1500
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (1 required)
- Include research interest(s), teaching experience, publications to-date, and any honors or awards you have received.
- Recent philosophical writing sample (no longer than 20 double-spaced, typed pages).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida 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 Florida State University
Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States
Florida State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months