Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Philosophy in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,528
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Temple's Philosophy Department excels in multiple philosophical disciplines. With a distinguished legacy in aesthetics, the department was home to renowned scholars Monroe Beardsley and John Fisher for decades. Faculty expertise spans European philosophy, epistemology, feminist philosophy, philosophy of mind, race theory, and philosophy of science. The M.A. program offers foundational graduate training for various paths - whether preparing for doctoral studies elsewhere, seeking personal intellectual growth, or enhancing pre-college teaching qualifications. Prospective Ph.D. candidates should apply directly to that program, though the M.A. can be completed en route to the doctorate. Through Temple's College of Liberal Arts, this 30-credit Master of Arts program features an innovative curriculum that fosters collaborative learning among students and faculty, bridging Anglo-American and European philosophical traditions while engaging with contemporary debates and historical texts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required, preferably with some coursework in Philosophy.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, address your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores are typically in the 65 to 75% range on the verbal and quantitative sections.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: A short curriculum vitae should be submitted with your application.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be 15-20 pages in length and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual. It should be in the area of Philosophy or a closely related field.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, address your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores are typically in the 65 to 75% range on the verbal and quantitative sections.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: A short curriculum vitae should be submitted with your application.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be 15-20 pages in length and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual. It should be in the area of Philosophy or a closely related field.
Tuition
USD
30,528