Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Philosophy - History of Philosophy in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
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Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Philosophy Department provides outstanding academic programs focusing on ancient, medieval, and early modern philosophical studies. Faculty specializing in these fields feature David Bradshaw (expertise in Plato, Aristotle, Neoplatonism, and early Christian thinkers), Eric Sanday (specializing in Plato, Aristotle, and Neoplatonism), Oliver Leaman (focusing on philosophy of religion along with Islamic and Jewish philosophical traditions), and Brandon Look (concentrating on Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, and Kant). The Ph.D. program aims to cultivate students' capabilities to successfully earn their Doctoral degree. This achievement prepares graduates to conduct independent philosophical research, obtain university or college teaching positions, or enter professions requiring advanced analytical and critical reasoning skills.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to the graduate program in Philosophy are:
Proof of completion of a B.A., B.S., or M.A.
Evidence of superior skills on the GRE
An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work and, an overall GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in all graduate work (if appilcable). For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
Proof of completion of a B.A., B.S., or M.A.
Evidence of superior skills on the GRE
An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work and, an overall GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in all graduate work (if appilcable). For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
Tuition
USD
33,548