Program Overview
The Philosophy at University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 7
- Tuition: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, 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
- Ethical Issues in the Law
- American Philosophy
- Islamic Philosophy
- Buddhist Philosophy
- Introduction to Phenomenology
- Introduction to Zen (Ch\x92an) Buddhist Philosophy
- Western Movements and Periods
- Philosophy in Literature
- Feminist Issues in Philosophy
- Symbolic Logic
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 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).
Students seeking admission to the MA program must have a BA degree, including the equivalent of 30 credits in philosophy. Students may be admitted provisionally with fewer than 30 credits; however, all undergraduate deficiencies must be eliminated as soon as possible. Deficiencies may also be assigned in cases where a student\xc2\x92s background does not include a sufficient number and range of courses in Western philosophy. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all students to whom it is accessible in applying for admission to the program. Three letters of recommendation and a sample of the applicant\xc2\x92s written work in philosophy (ideally 12 pages, not more than 20 pages) are required.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 12 months