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Memorial's Philosophy Department fosters a vibrant academic environment where students delve into examining fundamental questions about human existence and thought. Faculty members specialize in diverse philosophical areas, with strong emphasis on historical perspectives. The department boasts significant strengths in ethics, political philosophy, logic, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, phenomenology, existentialism, aesthetics, and hermeneutics.
PhD Program – This advanced degree involves coursework, comprehensive examinations, and a dissertation. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in a second language. Full-time students typically complete the program within four years.
Program Length (Full-time):
PhD: 4 years
Location:
St. John's campus
Application Due Date:
February 1 for Fall semester enrollment
Applicants shall have completed Master of Arts in Philosophy or an equivalent qualification
The minimum English proficiency test scores are as follows:
TOEFL: An aggregate score of 80 (92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
IELTS Academic: An aggregate score of 6.5 (7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
Duolingo English Test: An aggregate score of 115 (125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands, with at least 2 band scores of 60.
MET: A score of 59%.
PTE Academic - Minimum scores of 58 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Application Deadline:
February 1 for Fall admission