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Philosophy (MA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Philosophy is a transitional degree earned in the course of completing the PhD in philosophy; the department does not admit applicants directly to the MA. It requires a minimum of 36 units, at least 24 at 500 level, and a publishable research paper.

Faculty: Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences  |  Department: School of Philosophy  |  Duration: 36 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Requirements include PHIL 500, PHIL 503 and a 500-level course in each of metaphysics and epistemology, ethics and other value theory, and history of philosophy, plus four further 4-unit courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The department does not accept applicants for the MA in philosophy; the degree is awarded to students in the PhD programme.

Duration: 36 units

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