PhD Philosophy at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in Philosophy integrates the study of the history of philosophy with contemporary philosophical methods and an interdisciplinary approach to philosophical problems. The department sponsors the Transatlantic Philosophical Collegium, offering advanced students extended study at select German universities.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Philosophy | Duration: 5 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Students take 12 seminars: three in the history of philosophy, two interface studies seminars, five contemporary philosophy seminars (including Continental and Analytic Philosophy seminars) and at least two more in a concentration, plus a Teaching Practicum and prospectus workshops. Other requirements are a history of philosophy examination by the end of year two, a style essay, an interface essay, competence in symbolic logic and in a foreign language, a 10-15 page dissertation prospectus with oral defense, and a dissertation defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major 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; statement of purpose of no more than 2 single-spaced pages; acceptance by the Department of Philosophy and the Graduate School.

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 School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). 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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