Program Overview
The Philosophy at University of Oregon is a MA programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 24,759 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 15,552 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Oregon, 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
- The master\x92s program is designed to prepare students for PhD research or other professional pursuits through providing a broad background in the history of philosophy and recent developments in the areas of philosophy that are strengths of the department.
- There are two paths to earning a master\x92s degree. The first requires completion of the second-language requirement and 48 credit hours of graduate course work including the distribution requirements (listed below). The second requires satisfaction of the second-language requirement, completing 45 credits of graduate course work\x979 of which are taken inThesis (PHIL 503)\x97and the writing of a master\x92s thesis under the direction of a thesis advisor with a second faculty reader.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The distribution requirements may be satisfied by receiving a mid-B or better in
- two courses in each of three subdisciplinary fields: society and value; knowledge, rationality, and inquiry; and metaphysics
- one course from each of three out of the four historical periods: ancient and medieval, modern (16th\xc2\x9618th centuries), 19th century, and 20th and 21st centuries
- two courses from each of the four philosophical traditions\xc2\x97continental, analytic, American, and feminist\xc2\x97that ground the diverse philosophical perspectives of the department, one of which is a proseminar taken within the first two years of graduate study
- one course in one of four requirement areas: Asian philosophy, philosophy of race, Native American philosophy, and Latin American philosophy
A single course may count toward each of two categories, but no more than once in a single category. For example, a course may count in a subdisciplinary field such as metaphysics, and, at the same time, apply to the history requirement or the traditions requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,759 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 15,552 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,759 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 15,552 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oregon 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 Oregon
University of Oregon
Eugene, United States
University of Oregon 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 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-26
- Language English