Ph.D. Philosophy at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Philosophy trains teachers and scholars with deep understanding of philosophy and a broad knowledge of its history. Research areas include Buddhist and Confucian thought, epistemology, ethics, continental philosophy and philosophy of mind. A Philosophy and Religion concentration is available.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Philosophy | Duration: 82 credit hours post-bachelor's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

82 post-bachelor's hours: 6 core hours, 30 hours in the General Course or Philosophy and Religion option (at least ten courses or seminars), 34 elective hours and at least 12 dissertation hours. Requirements include language competency, a comprehensive exam on a reading list, a dissertation prospectus and defense.

Career pathways

Academic and scholarly careers in philosophy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. Three letters of recommendation. A ten-page philosophy writing sample. GRE scores. Brief statement of philosophical interests.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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