Overview

Faculty in the Department of Philosophy at University of Kansas are engaged in world-class research and publication in many areas of the discipline. While the Department is committed to excellence in core areas of philosophy, it is also dedicated to the solution of some of the most pressing problems facing humanity. The discipline of business ethics began at KU with the pioneering work of Richard De George and KU Philosophy remains a department that is engaged with pressing social and political concerns. Feminist philosophy, social and political philosophy, and moral philosophy are among the highlights of current research and teaching in the Department.

About this Degree

The Terminal M.A. degree requires 30 hours of graduate course work, including a first-year graduate tutorial and at least 12 additional hours of seminar and/or thesis work. M.A. candidates must pass a comprehensive examination over their course work or must write and successfully defend an M.A. thesis.

Fast-Track Master of Arts in Philosophy

The fast-track M.A. provides excellent KU undergraduates in Philosophy an opportunity to complete an M.A. in Philosophy within a year of completing the bachelor’s degree. Talented students who are planning to continue their studies at the doctoral level or to continue to law school will receive a competitive advantage by acquiring a graduate degree in less time than a traditional terminal M.A.

Programme Structure

For the thesis option, the student must submit an acceptable thesis and pass a 2-part oral or written examination including 1 part covering the material of the M.A. program generally and a second part devoted to a defense of the thesis.
For the non-thesis option, the student must pass an oral examination covering the material of the M.A. program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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English requirements

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General requirements

Graduate Record Examination Scores (verbal, quantitative, analytical) or Law School Admission Test Scores (for applicants to the joint J.D./M.A. program) KU GRE Code: 6871
Resume/CV
A Brief Personal Statement of Academic Goals
A Writing Sample preferably a sample of philosophical prose approximately 10-15 pages in length
Applicants who indicate English is not their native language

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20712 USD / year

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20712 USD / year

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In-State

8806 USD / year

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Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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