Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Philosophy in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
53,822
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Philosophy students explore two interconnected areas of study. First, they examine how history's most brilliant minds have approached fundamental, enduring questions. These include inquiries about ethics, our understanding of reality, divine existence, the mind-body connection, and principles of fair governance. Such universal questions and their proposed solutions form crucial elements of our cultural heritage. Engaging with these concepts is essential for a well-rounded liberal arts education. However, philosophy students go beyond merely studying philosophers' opinions. To truly comprehend these ideas, they must distill key insights from intricate texts, assess argument validity, and most crucially, articulate and defend their own viewpoints. Regular writing assignments, a staple in philosophy courses, cultivate clear, precise expression and compelling argumentation. This philosophical training develops advanced analytical abilities applicable across diverse professions - from corporate environments to legal practice and specialized scientific domains like medicine. A quality liberal arts education offers lasting advantages: enduring knowledge and transferable skills. The philosophical disciplines we've described deliver precisely these lifelong benefits.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Transcripts.
Typically, the most important factor in the admission evaluation process is demonstrated academic achievement in a challenging secondary school program.
The admission committee looks for applicants who have completed the most rigorous academic courses available in their secondary schools and recommends that prospective students should exceed minimum high school graduation requirements. We require an official transcript. The secondary program should include no fewer than 16 academic courses and must include the following courses:
English 4 units
Mathematics 4 units
Foreign Language 2 units
Science (from among biology, chemistry, and physics) 2 units (*)
Social Studies 1 unit
A TOEFL or IELTS score should not be more than two years old. Depending on the school, most admitted graduate students attain a minimum total score of 90 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is usually 600, and the minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0.
Typically, the most important factor in the admission evaluation process is demonstrated academic achievement in a challenging secondary school program.
The admission committee looks for applicants who have completed the most rigorous academic courses available in their secondary schools and recommends that prospective students should exceed minimum high school graduation requirements. We require an official transcript. The secondary program should include no fewer than 16 academic courses and must include the following courses:
English 4 units
Mathematics 4 units
Foreign Language 2 units
Science (from among biology, chemistry, and physics) 2 units (*)
Social Studies 1 unit
A TOEFL or IELTS score should not be more than two years old. Depending on the school, most admitted graduate students attain a minimum total score of 90 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is usually 600, and the minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0.
Tuition
USD
53,822