MA Philosophy at University of Miami

Programme overview

The MA in Philosophy deepens students' background in philosophy and prepares them for PhD programmes. It can also serve as a bridge into philosophy from another discipline.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Philosophy | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

24 credits of coursework and 6 thesis credits: one ethics course (e.g. Ethical Theory, Political Philosophy), two from epistemology and metaphysics (e.g. Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, Metaphysics), 15 credits of 600/700-level electives and a master's thesis with defense before a three-member committee. At least 18 credits in residence.

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Application information

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.

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