PhD Philosophy at University of California, Riverside

Programme overview

The PhD in Philosophy is a nationally ranked program with a pluralistic emphasis. Students complete 15 quarter courses whether entering with a BA or an MA, with an optional master's exit after 12 courses.

Faculty: College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences | Department: Philosophy | Duration: 18 quarters normative time to degree | Study mode: full-time | Location: Riverside, CA, United States

What you will study

Proseminars PHIL 275A-C in the first year, distribution requirements across metaphysics and epistemology, ethics and political philosophy, and history of philosophy including ancient philosophy, and a logic requirement. Milestones include an MA paper for BA entrants, a proposition paper, a language requirement, a dissertation prospectus with oral qualifying exam, and a dissertation defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE is not required or evaluated; writing sample of 10-15 pages required. Graduate Division (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized international equivalent; minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (some programs set a higher standard); transcripts, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic 7 with no component below 6) unless the prior degree was taught in English; GRE/GMAT only where the program requires it (many no longer do). Source: graduate.ucr.edu/admission-requirements.

UC Riverside operates a quarter system. Summer begins mid-June, Fall late September, Winter early January and Spring late March/early April. Most graduate programmes admit and begin in the Fall quarter only.

New domestic applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter November 1, Spring February 1, Summer May 1. New international applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter September 1, Spring December 1, Summer March 1. Some programmes set earlier priority or fellowship deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucr.edu/apply/

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