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Overview
Program Details
With The Master of Arts in Philosophy at Northern Illinois University will develop critical thinking and writing skills while improving your research and leadership skills, preparing you for advanced work as a teacher, in a research field or for further study in a doctoral program.
Area(s) of Emphasis:
- Epistemology
- Ethics
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Language
- Philosophy of Mind
- Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy of Science
- Political Philosophy
Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination and to complete 30 semester hours of graduate course work, at least 24 of which must be in philosophy. For students electing to write a thesis, the course work in philosophy will include 6 semester hours of PHIL 699, Thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Topics in Ethics
- Topics in Social and Political Philosophy
- Philosophy of Logic
- Philosophy of Language
- Metaphysics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Philosophy & Ethics Languages Teaching View 807 other Masters in Languages in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.
- Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.
- If you received a three-year degree awarded through the Bologna process in Europe or a three-year Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration awarded in India, you are eligible to apply (provided you are seeking admission to the MBA or OMIS program).
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- Test scores (if required).
- Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)
- Additional materials required by your program.
Tuition Fee
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International
13095 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 873 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
7560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
7560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for DeKalb
1100 - 1500 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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