Program Overview
The Philosophy at University of California Santa Cruz is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 8
- Tuition: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Santa Cruz, 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
- Topics in Ancient Greek
- Philosophy
- Autism
- Probability and Confirmation
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Language
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Philosophy of Psychology
- Graduate Colloquia Course
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All graduate students fulfill a set of breadth requirements with the first year coursework. These requirements provide a common experience on which students can build their individual projects and a shared framework within which they can exchange ideas. Students take at least one course in the area of metaphysics and epistemology, one course in the history of philosophy, and one course in the area of moral philosophy.\xc2\xa0
A minimum of nine graduate courses. Up to two courses may be taken from other departments and up to two may be independent studies.
There is no foreign language requirement for M.A. students.
English Proficiency: IELTS 8 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 8
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Santa Cruz 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 University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months