MA Philosophy at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The master's degree program in Philosophy immerses you in the practice of thinking deeply, analytically and autonomously about questions fundamental to the place of the person in the natural and social world - it's an exploration into the basic understanding of human existence. The two-year program will help you continue your academic studies to earn a Ph.D. or J.D., or to pursue a professional career after completing your master's.

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 the M.A. in Philosophy is at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average in ten three-unit graduate courses at or above the 500 curricular level for a total of 30 units.

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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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