Master of Arts in Philosophy
The most compelling reason to study philosophy is to engage your curiosity and enrich your life. Students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. and seek an academic career in a college or university also benefit from first graduating from a strong M.A. program. Community colleges generally recruit their philosophy faculty from those who have earned M.A. degrees.
Who should consider an M.A. program in philosophy? Three categories of students who ultimately want to get a Ph.D. and pursue an academic career might benefit from such programs: (i) students whose undergraduate major was not philosophy; (ii) students who majored in philosophy at universities with philosophy departments outside the mainstream of the profession; and (iii) students who majored in philosophy, have a solid grounding in the various areas of philosophy, but who studied philosophy at smaller colleges and universities, or at institutions with weak academic reputations students who fit into one of these categories may be more likely to have trouble getting into Ph.D. programs and may be good candidates to benefit from M.A. programs.
The Philosophical Gourmet goes on to list the following ways a strong M.A. program can serve students in these categories: "A good M.A. program will provide many benefits: it will allow a student to get a basic grounding in philosophy or expand the breadth of her existing knowledge; to develop increased familiarity with current debates in philosophy; to prepare and polish written work in philosophy that will be useful in the applications process for Ph.D. programs; and to get to know some established philosophers who can then provide meaningful letters of recommendation for Ph.D. programs." The Philosophical Gourmet ranks our terminal M.A. program among the best in the country.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Thank you for your interest in starting a career with the University of Missouri-St. Louis. To be considered for employment, all potential employees must apply online for an open position. The University of Missouri-St. Louis does not accept application materials other than those submitted via our online application.
UMSL serves as a proud anchor institution in north St. Louis County. This role demands that we position ourselves not only as good neighbors but as active partners in the development of education, health care, public safety, social service, business and industry initiatives that strengthen our communities, our city and our state.
We share the belief that no accomplishment will be more critical to these endeavors than improving educational opportunity for all. As a result, we have partnered with the chamber of commerce to become a powerful force in the St. Louis Regional Education Commitment. We are committed to doing our part to increase the number of adults in St. Louis who hold a bachelor’s degree to 40 percent by the year 2025. The direct result of this effort will be a more educated, empowered workforce – one that will continue to make St. Louis an exemplary, desirable place for corporations, technology startups and other industry innovators who have the power to bring growth, opportunity and lasting stability to our region.
As one of the largest, most culturally and ethnically diverse universities in Missouri, we believe no institution is better suited to assist with this goal than UMSL.
Finally, though we are proudly St. Louis, we also know that our impact reaches far beyond our immediate surroundings. The reach of our programs and partnerships spans the globe, most importantly through the influence of our graduates. Our alumni are business leaders, health-care professionals, educators and scientists who have found work in nearly every state and multiple countries. Their accomplishments inspire our collective efforts to create solutions and positively impact society.
From our own backyard to the broader world, we are committed to building a future in which our greatest outcome is transformative change for all.
PSW Opportunity
3Yrs of PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Grade Point Average A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required to be considered for regular admission. This GPA is higher than the minimum for the Graduate School. An undergraduate GPA below 3.0 will be considered on an individual basis for restricted admission.
Minimum requirements vary by department. It is recommended that students have a 79 TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS, 53 PTE-A, or 105-110 Duolingo
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
-
Total Tuition Fee:
40350 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 40 USD
Similar Programs
- Psychological Sciences, MA at University of Missouri-St. Louis
- M.A. in Museums, Heritage, and Public History at University of Missouri-St. Louis
- History MA at University of Missouri-St. Louis
- M.A. in English at University of Missouri-St. Louis
- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at University of Missouri-St. Louis
- MA in Communication at University of Missouri-St. Louis