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Overview
Our Philosophy - Social, Political, Ethical and Legal program at Binghamton University offers a terminal Master of Arts (MA) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) track, with specializations in social, political, ethical and/or legal philosophy. The MA is often pursued by students who are interested in postgraduate careers in law, business or public policy. The PhD prepares students for specializations in the most sought-after and fastest-growing areas in contemporary philosophy in colleges and universities. Our Department enjoys highly successful placement rates and aggressive professional development.
Recent doctoral graduate placements include: assistant professor at Southern Illinois University, assistant professor at Antioch College, assistant professor at Mardin Artuklu University in Turkey, assistant professor at Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano in Colombia and postdoctoral fellowship at Seton Hall University.
After You Graduate
Graduates of our MA program have had excellent placement rates in doctoral programs, while many PhD graduates have obtained positions at prestigious colleges and universities. Experience gained as teaching assistants and graduate assistants during their study can provide valuable training that educational institutions active seek in candidates. Other alumni have continued their education in law school and found work as attorneys or legal associates. The rest have entered the private sector in business and management capacities.
Programme Structure
- One first-year SPEL seminar in social and political philosophy and one first-year SPEL seminar in ethics, to be taken during the first year of residency (one in the fall, the other in the spring).
- At least two SPEL seminars emphasizing the history of philosophy. This is broadly construed, ranging from the ancient world to the 17th, 18th, 19th and early 20th Centuries, and may be in Western or non-Western philosophy.
- One SPEL seminar that draws mainly from the Anglo-American tradition, and one SPEL seminar that draws mainly from the Continental European tradition.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
32 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Philosophy & Ethics Cognitive Sciences View 184 other Masters in Cognitive Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online graduate degree application with graduate degree application fee
- Transcripts from each college or university that you have attended
- Personal statement of 2 to 3 pages describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to the graduate admissions committee
- Résumé or curriculum vitae
- Letters of recommendation (2 for MA applicants; 3 for PhD applicants)
- A writing sample of up to 20 pages. This should be the best piece of philosophical writing you have completed so far
- GRE scores are accepted, but not required
Tuition Fee
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International
23100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11310 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Binghamton
910 - 1984 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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