Overview

Committed to philosophical pluralism, our faculty at Fordham University is renowned for its strengths in continental philosophy, epistemology, medieval philosophy, metaphysics, the philosophy of religion, and ethics.

In our Philosophy program, you’ll gain a deep understanding of philosophical issues and approaches from historical and contemporary perspectives. In keeping with the Jesuit tradition of eloquentia perfecta—clear, effective writing and speaking—you’ll also be encouraged to publish and present original research.

By developing your ability to analyze issues and construct arguments, you’ll have a competitive advantage, whether your goal is to enter a doctoral program or to pursue a career in any number of fields including law, business, marketing, and publishing.

Key Facts

Gain a sophisticated grasp of ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary thought
Attend symposia, conferences, and public lectures in the New York City area
Study under highly regarded faculty members who are editors of well-known journals and book series

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Philosophy
Philosophy's Origins
Plato's Dialogues
Medieval Philosophical Theories of the Fall
Medieval Logic and Metaphysics
Aquinas: Questions on God
Descartes and Spinoza
Kant and German Idealism
Hegel's Phenomenology
Nietzsche
Philosophy: Nietzsche, Heidegger, and the Presocratics
Normative Ethical Theory
Existentialism and Critical Phenomenology
Phenomenology
Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations'

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Candidates for the M.A. in Philosophy are expected to have at least 24 undergraduate credits in philosophy, preferably a major. Non-philosophy majors should have solid training in some other demanding discipline, such as mathematics, science, classical Latin or Greek; an undergraduate GPA of not less than 3.3 for seven semesters is required, with an average of 3.5 in philosophy.
Official degree transcripts
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores
Resume/CV
Statement of intent (500 - 750 words, submitted electronically, via the online application)
Writing sample (5 - 20 pages, submitted electronically, via the online application)
Three letters of recommendation: Submitted directly via the online application.

Tuition Fees

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40512 USD / year

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40512 USD / year

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40512 USD / year

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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