BS Philosophy at University of Idaho

Programme overview

What is the difference between right and wrong? How do we gain knowledge? As a philosophy major, you will explore these and other fundamental questions surrounding the nature of human life, reality and society. You will study the writings of famous philosophers, like Plato and Aristotle, and learn how to think critically and analytically about complex global issues related to politics, justice, professional ethics, the environment, science and other topics.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Department of Politics and Philosophy | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include PHIL 1103 Introduction to Ethics; PHIL 2010 Critical Thinking; PHIL 2400 Belief and Reality; PHIL 3200 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy; PHIL 3210 History of Modern Philosophy; PHIL 4900 Senior Seminar.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Chief Executives; Legislators; Human Resources Managers; Training and Development Managers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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