Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Philosophy will appeal to your sense of curiosity about the world, as you explore topics such as justice, knowledge, reality, and truth: the ideas that have shaped our world over time. Yet the study of philosophy also prepares you for many challenges, as you analyze and evaluate the ideas of others, and clarify and defend your own ideas. You will develop problem solving abilities, communication skills, persuasive powers, and writing skills'skills needed to develop a rewarding career and a meaningful life. With its emphasis on logic, analysis, and clarity of thought, philosophy is an excellent preparation for professional fields such as artificial intelligence, business, communications, government, information sciences, law, medicine, public relations, and writingas well as graduate study in philosophy, theology, and many other disciplines. The Philosophy Department is committed to diversity, equity, access and inclusive excellence across our curriculum.

Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English by a certified professional. Transcripts with at least three years' grades must be uploaded by school counselors via Common App or emailed to international@admissions.umassd.edu
Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5.
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit either one of the following scores:

TOEFL (79plus)
IELTS (6.0plus)
Cambridge English B2 First
C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (176plus)
Duolingo (105plus)
TOEFL Essential (9.0plus)
PTE (53plus)
ELS 112 level
SAT/ACT score
letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology
a personal essay (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests, this can be completed as part of your Common Application