Online Philosophy Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy is a liberal arts degree. Students in this program are exposed to eastern, western and contemporary philosophers and study myth, ritual and issues of ethics and morality. They learn to think critically and objectively, to write clearly and effectively, and to develop creative solutions to unique situations. Students graduating from this program apply their skills and abilities in professions requiring a high level of analytical thought such as those in "think tanks" and legal professions.

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

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The BA in philosophy teaches students how to think well, which in turn lays the foundation for personal and professional success. Philosophy alumni are well-prepared for leadership roles in whatever path they take, whether it be in business, law, politics, medicine or education.

The history of philosophy has had a major impact on contemporary thought, including our political ideals and systems and our understanding of morality. In addition, basic historical texts in philosophy are central to Western intellectual history. Studying philosophy is thus part of becoming culturally literate.

Philosophy students learn how to structure arguments, write precisely and clearly and communicate their ideas in an orderly, persuasive, and unambiguous way. Many philosophical texts are quite difficult, and philosophy courses teach students how to read, comprehend, and summarize conceptually difficult material. In short, studying philosophy trains one to be a better, clearer thinker.

Philosophy students also tend to score higher on the Verbal and Analytical writing portions of tests like the GRE, the LSAT and the GMAT.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete ASU competency requirements. Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies cannot be in both math and laboratory science. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 in any subject area. Most competencies may also be met by test scores or college courses.

English - 4 years (composition/literature based)
Math - 4 years - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one course requiring Algebra II as a prerequisite.
Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences, and Physics)
Social Science - 2 years (including one year American History)
Foreign Language - 2 years (same language)
Fine Arts - 1 year

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following:

Top 25% in high school graduating class
3.0 GPA in competency courses (4.0 = A)
ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)*

*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.

Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of the issuing institution(s). ASU does not accept transcripts delivered by hand or fax. Please have your previous academic institution(s) mail your official transcript to the appropriate ASU mailing address

Individual Review
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All students who don’t meet the above standards will be evaluated through a process called Individual Review. Through this process Undergraduate Admissions will review all available information about a student’s application, carefully considering all aspects of a student’s academic background and accomplishments. Submission of an ACT or SAT test score is highly recommended. In some cases, additional information might be requested.

International Applicants
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TOEFL and IELTS score must be mailed to the university.

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The study of philosophy is extremely effective at training one's critical thinking, evaluation, and reasoning skills. The fact that Philosophy majors typically rank highly in tests involving these skills is testament to this. A study compiling results from the class of 2008-2009's LSAT scores showed that Philosophy majors were 3rd in rank overall and ranked 2nd when accounting for number of students taking the test. Compiled data from GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores showed that Philosophy majors ranked highest in the Verbal and Analytical Writing Sections and ranked highly in the Quantitative section of the exam.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should complete high school or equivalent

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 500 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 173 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 61 +
IELTS - 5.5 +
iTEP - 4

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A PhD is “probably the most internationally transferable qualification” according to the Higher Education Policy Institute. The programme is based around your personal interests and research passions rather than any pre-set curriculum. It’s an opportunity to develop your own agenda and do what you find interesting, every day.
Once you have negotiated the topic with your supervisor, you will develop mastery of research methods that are appropriate to your chosen field. You will also critically investigate your topic in great depth, with support, guidance and encouragement from our supervisory team.

Crucially, your investigation should result in the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of your discipline. It should make an original contribution to knowledge.

Increasingly, a doctorate is an essential requirement for recruitment and promotion in university teaching roles. A PhD is highly advisable if you are considering a career as an academic.

More broadly, a PhD is a life-changing programme that trains you to think at a deep level while you become an expert in a particular topic. It is quite possible that you will end up knowing more about that topic than almost anyone else in the country – and discovering things that no-one else has ever discovered.

Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirement for a research degree is a UK honours degree (first or upper second class) or a Masters degree or an equivalent qualification.

We will consider candidates with other qualifications, looking at evidence of academic ability such as published work.

If English is not your first language, you will need a British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).

Other Fees

When you have completed your study and research you will spend additional time writing up your thesis. The write up fee will be charged during this period.

One-off write up fee

Domestic students - £2,520

International students - £6,600

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a program of supervised research and study that may be undertaken in a range of fields. Your research will lead to the submission of a thesis that makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. This contribution can be in the form of new knowledge or of significant and original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge. The program is governed by the program rules for masters degrees by research, which provides details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.

Entry Requirements

You may be considered for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy if you:

have been awarded a masters degree either by research or with a substantial element of research work within it, from a University or any other approved institution; or

have qualified for the award of a bachelors degree in an appropriate discipline with first-class or second-class honours conferred by a university or any other approved institution; or

hold qualifications from an institution of tertiary education, which are deemed to be equivalent to either of the two points listed above.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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