Overview

While WCU's master's program is firmly grounded in philosophy's past, offering courses in the traditional disciplines, there is an equally strong commitment to studies vital to the present day, including biomedical and business ethics, 20th century continental philosophy, and numerous topics of contemporary concern.

West Chester University has offered the Master of Arts in Philosophy degree for more than 35 years. Taught by well-qualified professors who give personal attention, the M.A. provides a solid basis for doctoral studies, or for careers in industry, government, and college teaching.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

Recent graduates of our program have gone on to PhD programs at Temple University, Duquesne, the University of Georgia, the University of Memphis, the Catholic University of America and elsewhere.

Some students have gone on to teach primary or secondary school, and a number of our recent graduates are teaching as adjunct professors at colleges and universities in the area, and beyond.

Those who chose non-academic careers have frequently entered law, social work, government, journalism or theological institutions. A few have started their own businesses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Proseminar

Epistemology

Philosophical Concepts and Systems

Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Chester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form submitted online.

Transcript from the college/university where you earned your bachelor's degree. You will be notified if you need to submit transcripts from other colleges/universities you attended but did not earn a degree. If applying to a doctoral program you will need to submit the transcript from the college/university where you earned your master's degree.

Two letters of recommendation for degree and certificate programs.

A written statement of your professional goals. The quality of your statement is of critical importance to the success of your application for admission. Several programs have specific requirements for the essay.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

2998 USD / year

≈ 2998 USD / year
Out-of-State

2998 USD / year

≈ 2998 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2998 USD / year

≈ 2998 USD / year

Living costs

West Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What Can I Do With This Degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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