PhD Philosophy at University of Arkansas

Programme overview

The PhD in Philosophy requires 24 hours beyond the MA, a comprehensive exam in the main area of specialization, a prospectus exam and a dissertation defense.

Faculty: Graduate School | Department: Department of Philosophy | Duration: 72-75 hours total (24 coursework beyond the MA plus 18 dissertation) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

Students take 24 coursework hours beyond the MA and 18 dissertation hours. Courses include Ancient Greek Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Theory of Knowledge, Philosophy of Mind, Metaphysics and Symbolic Logic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prerequisites to Degree Program: Admission to the program is subject to the approval of the graduate committee of the Department of Philosophy. In addition to the materials required by the Graduate School, at least two letters of recommendation, a sample of written work, and GRE aptitude scores (if available) should be submitted to the department chair. For the Ph.D., completion of an M.A. degree in philosophy is required.

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 entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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