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Overview
About Philosophy at The University of Iowa
The Department of Philosophy offers programs of study for undergraduate and graduate students. A major in philosophy develops abilities useful for work in many fields and for any situation requiring clear, systematic thinking.
The department also administers the interdisciplinary undergraduate major in ethics and public policy, which it offers jointly with the Departments of Economics and Sociology; see Ethics and Public Policy in the Catalog.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Reasoning: Argument and Debate
- Matters of Life and Death
- Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
- The Meaning of Life
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Philosophy Club
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Spring deadline for combined MA program only
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 81
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Philosophy & Ethics Religious Studies & Theology General Studies & Classics View 171 other Masters in General Studies & Classics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 81
Other requirements
General requirements
- A U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.
- A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or the foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions.
- English Proficiency Requirements
- You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants)
- A sample of your philosophical writing
- A statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile
- Your official GRE scores from Educational Testing Service
- Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement
Tuition Fee
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International
31012 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31012 USD per year during 12 months. -
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31012 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31012 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12065 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12065 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Iowa City
1187 - 1841 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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