MA Philosophy at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The terminal MA in Philosophy explores the intersections between philosophy and art, for theorists, practicing artists, critics and those interested in the philosophical implications of art history and contemporary artistic practice. Seminars draw on arts venues in New York City and faculty specializing in aesthetics, phenomenology, history of philosophy, psychoanalysis and technoscience.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Philosophy | Duration: 30 credits (10 courses) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Thirty credits including three Contemporary Philosophy seminars (e.g. Feminist Theories, Theories of Race, Art Criticism and Theory, Art and Its Problems, Aesthetic System), the core course History of Aesthetic Theory, electives, and Advanced Studies in Philosophy with a culminating project or optional thesis. Up to 6 credits may be independent study and 6 credits may be taken in the PhD programme or other departments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in philosophy; some knowledge of the history of philosophy and contemporary thought (deficiencies may require special work); official transcripts; letters of recommendation from three previous or current instructors; a philosophical essay (may be a previous course paper); statement of purpose of no more than 2 single-spaced pages; acceptance by the Department of Philosophy and the Graduate School. The Philosophical Groundings concentration is not currently accepting applications.

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.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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