MA Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at University of Arizona

Programme overview

Answering questions such as how to make democratic decision-making fair or examining the nature of political justification in a diverse and evolving society are just two of the many complex topics explored by students pursuing a master's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

The requirements for completion of an MA in PPE include attaining a 3.0 GPA in ten three-unit graduate courses at or above the 500 curricular level for a total of 30 units. Students must take the following six classes: Fundamentals of Economics (3) Philosophy, Politics & Economics (3) Data Science for Social Sciences (3) Justice & Welfare (3) Choice, Evolution, & Institutions.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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