BA Philosophy at University of Virginia

Programme overview

The Philosophy major includes small seminars in which a specific philosophical problem is studied intensively, independent study with a faculty member, and an optional senior thesis. Double majors are allowed with up to 6 credits shared.

Faculty: College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | Department: Department of Philosophy | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Students complete 30 credits of philosophy at the 2000 level or above, with at least one course from each of six core areas: Logic, Theoretical Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Social & Political Philosophy, History of Philosophy pre-1600, and post-1600. Core-area courses must be taken at UVA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To declare the major, a student must have passed at least one PHIL course with a grade of C or better; a student currently enrolled in a philosophy course may declare with Director of Undergraduate Programs approval. Courses applied to the major normally need a C or higher.

First-year entry for Fall 2027 via Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision; transfer applicants can apply for Spring or Fall entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision and Early Action November 1 (decisions by December 15 and February 15 respectively); Regular Decision January 5 (decision by April 1). Applications are submitted through the Common Application. Standardized testing is test optional for Fall 2027 first-year applicants.

Transfer deadlines: Spring Transfer October 1 (notification by December 1); Fall Transfer March 1 (notification by May 1). Transfer applications are test optional.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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