Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy

The PhD in Philosophy prepares students for a position pursuing research and teaching philosophy. All applicants should have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major in philosophy with a strong grade point average. Students with minors in philosophy are also encouraged to apply. Part-time applications for the PhD are strongly discouraged.

Learning Outcomes
Students completing our PhD program are expected to:

Acquire the conceptual ability, and the speaking and writing skills, needed for intensive examination of questions concerning what is true, what is good, and what is beautiful.
Gain significant knowledge of the canonical works of both Antiquity and Modernity, as well as the basic issues and texts of contemporary philosophy.
Learn to develop strong arguments that can be defended in a professional forum.
Upon graduation, have made an original contribution to the field.
Learn how to cope with the demands of the profession while retaining the enthusiasm for the study of philosophy that animated them at the outset of their careers.
Display curiosity about, and interest and engagement in, the world in which they live.

TOEFL Paper Based:- 550, TOEFL iBT - 84 (Minimum 21 in each section)
IELTS:- 7.0
Applicants should have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major in philosophy, typically with an average of B or higher. Students with minors in philosophy are also encouraged to apply.

All applicants for admission to the MA or PhD programs in philosophy are required to submit their Graduate Record Examination scores and a 10-20 page sample of written work with their applications.