BA Philosophy at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The undergraduate degree in philosophy emphasizes knowledge and awareness of: Some of the principal philosophical texts in the history of western philosophy, from its beginnings in Greece to the twentieth century. Some of the main currents in contemporary philosophy, including those in ethics, epistemology and metaphysics. Elementary formal logic.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Philosophy | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

For the undergraduate degree in philosophy, students must take 33 to 45 credit hours in philosophy, no fewer than 18 of which must be upper division, earning 33 credit hours with a grade of C - or better in each course in philosophy and a C (2.000) average for all work attempted in philosophy. Sample listed courses: PHIL 4010 Single Philosopher; PHIL 4020 Topics in the History of Philosophy; PHIL 4030 Medieval Philosophy; PHIL 4040 PHIL 4070.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Not have any MAPS deficiencies (students admitted to CU Boulder prior to Summer 2023 only). Transfer students must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at CU Boulder with degree-seeking status. Have completed the prerequisite course requirements as described below.

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.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities