BA Philosophy at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

Philosophy majors prepare themselves for a wide range of professional and business occupations that value highly developed skills of analysis, comprehensive thinking, and communication. Our department is internationally recognized for our concentration in Continental philosophy, with particular emphasis on contemporary French and German thought. Get involved in the active Undergraduate Philosophy Club and join the informal talks given by our faculty and graduate students.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Philosophy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Logical and Critical Thinking, Ancient Philosophy, Analysis of Philosophic Texts, Contemporary Political Philosophy. Sample courses: Philosophical Traditions of East Asia, Existentialism, Philosophy of Race, Phenomenology.

Career pathways

Career options include Research Assistant, Paralegal, Data Analyst, Journalist, Consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission applies to the major at college/university level (Stony Brook University undergraduate admission). As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027. Transfer entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027.

First-year: Spring 2027 entry deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Early Action deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Regular Decision deadline January 15 (completion deadlines: all required materials must be received by the date). The application fee is $50. Apply through the Common App, SUNY App or Coalition application. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test optional); SAT code 2548, ACT code 2952.

Transfer: Spring 2027 deadline November 1; Fall 2027 deadline May 1. The application fee is $50 (waived for up to four college choices for SUNY or CUNY two-year college graduates). Apply through the Common App or SUNY App. SAT/ACT scores are optional. Fall decisions begin mid-February; Spring decisions begin mid-November.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/

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