BA Philosophy at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

Philosophy develops skill in engaging with arguments on the most basic questions of reality, knowledge and human conduct. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Philosophy | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 33 semester hours in the major, at least 12 at the 400 level (of 120). Required courses include PHIL 102 Introductory Logic; PHIL 300 Fundamentals of Philosophical Discourse; PHIL 220 Ancient Philosophy I: Plato and His Predecessors; PHIL 221 Ancient Philosophy II: Aristotle and His Successors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

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