Overview

The Philosophy program of Loyola Marymount University is designed for students who seek the comprehensive background and training required for admission to and success in a Ph.D. program in Philosophy, as well as for those who wish to complement their studies in related disciplines with the Master of Arts in Philosophy. A special feature of our graduate program is the opportunity for students to acquire the skills associated with effective teaching as they broaden and deepen their philosophical understanding.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the M.A. Program in Philosophy, graduates will:

be familiar with the major figures, movements, positions, and issues characterizing the ancient, medieval, modern, late modern, and contemporary periods in the history of Western Philosophy;

be able to make intelligent and critical use of the resources and tools required for thorough philosophical research and writing;

be able to interpret philosophical texts intelligently, critically, and charitably;

be able to analyze and evaluate philosophical arguments;

be capable of clear, coherent, and rigorous argumentation and expression in their own philosophical writing;

be able to communicate their interpretations of philosophical texts and their own critical views confidently in both informal and professional settings;

be able to engage in fruitful philosophical dialogue and discussion;

be able to formulate precisely and communicate clearly their own developing positions on the basic epistemological, metaphysical, and ethical questions;

have a clearer understanding and firmer grasp of the philosophical questions with which they themselves are most deeply concerned;

be familiar with the range of responsibilities associated with the professional side of the philosophical life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Metaphysics

Contemporary Continental Philosophy
Virtue, Freedom, and Responsibility
Comparative and Global Philosophy
Chinese
French
German
Greek
Latin

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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General requirements

Demonstration of Competence in Philosophical Study through:

Completion of undergraduate major or minor in Philosophy
Strong undergraduate preparation in a closely related field
The competency of students with non-traditional backgrounds will be determined in interviews with the Program Director
The average GPA of students entering our program is 3.5 or higher
Two letters of recommendation
A Personal Statement of intent
No more than four typed pages
Applicants are expected to indicate why they wish to pursue philosophical studies at the graduate level and what their career plans are
A Writing Sample
10-20 pages in length.
Preferably of philosophical writing.

Tuition Fees

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24480 USD / year

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24480 USD / year

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24480 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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