Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Philosophy in Los Angeles United States | Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University
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Los Angeles United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Loyola Marymount University's Master of Arts in Philosophy offers students a chance to develop a thorough understanding of philosophical traditions across Western and Eastern cultures while exploring specialized topics and influential thinkers. This program caters both to aspiring doctoral candidates seeking foundational preparation for Philosophy PhD programs and to students looking to enhance their interdisciplinary studies with a graduate philosophy degree.
Distinctive aspects of our MA program include our dedication to teaching students pedagogical skills alongside philosophical knowledge expansion, as well as our focus on career preparation for future philosophers.
The curriculum highlights four key areas of excellence:
Historical Philosophical Traditions
Modern Continental Thought
Ethics of Character and Accountability
Catholic and Jesuit Philosophical Perspectives
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The minimum GPA is 3.0
The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Applicants must take the GRE. Usually, successful applicants have a combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 300 and an analytic writing score of at least 4.
Demonstration of Competence in Philosophical Study through:
Completion of undergraduate major or minor in Philosophy
Strong undergraduate preparation in a closely related field
The competency of students with non-traditional backgrounds will be determined in interviews with the Program Director
The average GPA of students entering our program is 3.5 or higher
Two letters of recommendation
A Personal Statement of intent
No more than four typed pages
Applicants are expected to indicate why they wish to pursue philosophical studies at the graduate level and what their career plans are
A Writing Sample
10-20 pages in length.
Preferably of philosophical writing.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission into most graduate programs is 100 internet-based (IELTS Overall Band Score of 7)
The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Applicants must take the GRE. Usually, successful applicants have a combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 300 and an analytic writing score of at least 4.
Demonstration of Competence in Philosophical Study through:
Completion of undergraduate major or minor in Philosophy
Strong undergraduate preparation in a closely related field
The competency of students with non-traditional backgrounds will be determined in interviews with the Program Director
The average GPA of students entering our program is 3.5 or higher
Two letters of recommendation
A Personal Statement of intent
No more than four typed pages
Applicants are expected to indicate why they wish to pursue philosophical studies at the graduate level and what their career plans are
A Writing Sample
10-20 pages in length.
Preferably of philosophical writing.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission into most graduate programs is 100 internet-based (IELTS Overall Band Score of 7)
Tuition
USD
30,860