New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Philosophy in New York United States | The New School
The New School
|
New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,600
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Philosophy department at The New School for Social Research carries forward a tradition of rigorous analysis and societal involvement, inspired by luminaries like Hannah Arendt, Hans Jonas, and Agnes Heller. We maintain that philosophical inquiry extends far beyond university walls. Our scholars and graduates frequently contribute to mainstream publications like the New York Times or participate in civic demonstrations, alongside their academic publications and international lectures.
Our Philosophy graduate programs break from conventional models by emphasizing innovation and adaptability. Built upon unwavering support for intellectual independence, our dynamic academic environment dissolves traditional boundaries—whether between Continental and Analytic traditions or between philosophy and adjacent fields like politics, anthropology, literature, and classical studies.
The graduate program features an interdisciplinary curriculum blending problem-focused and historically-grounded coursework. Faculty expertise spans diverse areas including ancient philosophy, critical theory, existentialism, German idealism, feminist philosophy, structuralism, phenomenology, post-Analytic thought, pragmatism, psychoanalysis, and philosophies addressing art, language, cognition, and the natural world.
Philosophy students at both MA and PhD levels can explore subjects ranging from classical Greek thought to contemporary issues like AI ethics and animal rights, or dedicate semesters to intensive study of foundational texts like Kant's Critique of Pure Reason. The department encourages customized study paths, with faculty and students collaborating on specialized topics from philosophical anthropology to trust theory, or focused examinations of thinkers like Leibniz and Aristotle.
The 30-credit MA program delivers comprehensive training in philosophical history and modern theoretical frameworks, with an optional concentration in Psychoanalysis available.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduate degree applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university. Applicants who will have completed their bachelor's degree by the time of enrollment may apply for admission. PhD applicants in Economics, Philosophy, Politics, and Sociology must hold a master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university.
Submit Required Essays
Please describe the academic and intellectual interests, progress, and achievements that have contributed to your decision to apply for graduate study. You should include a thoughtful description of your tentative plan of study or area of inquiry at The New School for Social Research as you now envision it, the kind of research questions you intend to pursue, and what you hope or expect to do after you've completed the degree. (500750-word limit)
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Submit a one to two-page r'sum/curriculum vitae summarizing your academic qualifications, relevant work experience, published writing, volunteer/community work, professional networking, public speaking, and/or any other relevant experiences that may relate to your field of study, including dates and positions held. Please also note any special language or computer skills that you have.
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references are required. Recommendations must be submitted by recommenders directly via the online application portal. Instructions are included in the online application.
Submit College Transcripts
Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution (even if you didnt receive a degree) in the Academic History section of the online application.
All uploaded transcripts must be accompanied by a key, a legend, or the back copy of the transcript. Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Records from non-U.S. institutions must have grades or marks and contain a copy of diploma if the degree has been conferred. Make sure your name appears on the transcript/record. Scanned documents must be clear and legible.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT 100
IELTS 7.5
Submit Required Essays
Please describe the academic and intellectual interests, progress, and achievements that have contributed to your decision to apply for graduate study. You should include a thoughtful description of your tentative plan of study or area of inquiry at The New School for Social Research as you now envision it, the kind of research questions you intend to pursue, and what you hope or expect to do after you've completed the degree. (500750-word limit)
Submit Your R'sum or CV
Submit a one to two-page r'sum/curriculum vitae summarizing your academic qualifications, relevant work experience, published writing, volunteer/community work, professional networking, public speaking, and/or any other relevant experiences that may relate to your field of study, including dates and positions held. Please also note any special language or computer skills that you have.
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references are required. Recommendations must be submitted by recommenders directly via the online application portal. Instructions are included in the online application.
Submit College Transcripts
Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution (even if you didnt receive a degree) in the Academic History section of the online application.
All uploaded transcripts must be accompanied by a key, a legend, or the back copy of the transcript. Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Records from non-U.S. institutions must have grades or marks and contain a copy of diploma if the degree has been conferred. Make sure your name appears on the transcript/record. Scanned documents must be clear and legible.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT 100
IELTS 7.5
Tuition
USD
36,600