Overview

Receive individual attention while immersing yourself in the community that our well-respected philosophy department provides. The strengths of Philosophy Brandeis University's Master of Arts Program in Philosophy lie in a number of subfields - metaphysics and epistemology, ethics, social and political philosophy, philosophy of language, logic, philosophy of the mind and cognitive science, history of modern philosophy, aesthetics, gender and philosophy, and philosophy of law.

Learning outcomes

The M.A. can enhance your credentials and prepare you to apply to leading Ph.D. programs in philosophy.

Features that distinguish Brandeis' Master of Arts in Philosophy include:

Close Supervision: Given that Brandeis does not have a competing doctoral program, master's students work closely with members of our esteemed philosophy faculty in small seminars and classes.
Reputation: The program ranks among the top philosophy programs in the country.
Breadth: Many Brandeis departments are complementary to the study of philosophy, including: American Studies, English, Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. These faculty regularly teach cross-listed courses with Philosophy, offering students a broader education.
Department Life: Our departmental colloquium series brings in speakers from major philosophy departments around the country, allowing students to participate in current philosophical debates.
The Boston Community: The Boston area is a lively academic community with a large, exhilarating network of philosophy students and scholars, for which a listserv of philosophy-related colloquia, lectures, conferences, discussion groups, and other events is maintained by our department.
Mentoring and Career Counseling: Each master's student is assigned a philosophy faculty mentor who not only supervises his/her work, but helps plan the best route through the program and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses

Metaphysics and Epistemology
Ethics
Social and Political Philosophy
Philosophy of Language
Logic
History of Modern Philosophy
Aesthetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waltham, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

An online application

An application fee

Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be uploaded to your application; do not mail official transcripts to our office. For more information, visit Frequently Asked Questions.

Two letters of recommendation, submitted electronically. The Bachelor's/MS program requires only one letter of recommendation.

A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé

A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study.

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

59600 USD / year

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59600 USD / year

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In-State

59600 USD / year

≈ 59600 USD / year

Living costs

Waltham

United States

1515 - 3136 USD / month

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