Overview

The department is small enough to permit extensive student-faculty interaction while diverse enough to provide a broad, philosophical education. The Mississippi Philosophical Association, the department’s own Philosophy Forum Speakers Series, as well as several regional conferences provide additional opportunities for graduate students to engage with philosophers at a professional level.

Features

The M.A. in Philosophy at the University of Mississippican be used as a stepping stone to a wide variety of programs and careers.

Graduates from our master’s program have been admitted to Ph.D. programs in philosophy at Syracuse University, Purdue University, University of California at Irvine, University of Indiana, University of Massachusetts, University of Miami, University of Arkansas, Baylor University, Rice University, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, and King’s College.

Moreover, because our program improves students’ ability to read, write, and communicate effectively, an M.A. can also serve as an excellent foundation for legal studies, education, business, or study at a theological school or seminary.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Students must submit a one- or two-page thesis prospectus to the departmental graduate faculty by no later than the middle of their third semester.

Upon approval of the prospectus and in discussion with the candidate, the faculty will select a director and two other graduate faculty to serve as the thesis committee.

The thesis director will be the student’s primary adviser and, together with the other two members of the thesis committee, will evaluate the thesis and the oral examination.

Students should work with the Graduate Coordinator to ensure that all Graduate School forms are submitted on time, and that all administrative deadlines are met.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Official transcripts/degree certificates of all institutions of higher education attended (must be official or officially certified, and must include an English translation)

Copy of English language proficiency test score

Copy of passport identification page(s)

Letters of Recommendation (unless uploaded via the online application system)

Statement of Purpose (unless uploaded via the online application system)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26820 USD / year

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26820 USD / year

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In-State

9252 USD / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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