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Tuition USD 25,998 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,998 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Columbia, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Philosophy at University of Missouri - Columbia 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 25,998 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,998 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Columbia, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Philosophy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Elementary Logic
  2. Ancient Western Philosophy
  3. Modern Philosophy
  4. At Least Three Of The Following Courses9
  5. Philosophy of Language
  6. Advanced Logic
  7. Selected Topics in Logic
  8. Probability and Induction
  9. Metaphysics
  10. Philosophy of Mind
  11. Epistemology
  12. Philosophy of Science
  13. Philosophy of Biology
  14. Theories of Ethics
  15. Political and Social Philosophy
  16. Philosophy of Law

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

They receive about 50 applications per year and offer funding to about 10-15% of these. The average scores for students we admit are: GRE Verbal 650, GRE Quantitative 700, and GPA in the major (normally philosophy) 3.9. Of course, our decisions are also based on the writing sample, letters of reference, and other factors, such as degree of fit with the department.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 25,998 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,998 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 25,998 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,998 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Missouri - Columbia 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 Missouri - Columbia

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University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 30