1. Long Island University Post
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  4. BA in Philosophy

BA in Philosophy

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Long Island University Post

Program Overview

The study of philosophy offers students the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the variety of visions that give life meaning. It also provides students with the intellectual resources needed to begin the lifelong project of crafting a vision of their own. From Plato and Socrates to Freud and Sartre, from the great western and eastern religions to existentialism, from philosophy in literature to philosophy of science, students who pursue a degree in philosophy emerge with an understanding of the major thinkers and central problems of the philosophical tradition, as well as an ability to analyze philosophical texts with critical rigor. A degree in philosophy is helpful to students who are pursuing graduate work in various fields or entering professional schools.

Program Key Stats

$47890 (Annual cost)
Rolling


81 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
30
70

1000
6
80

Additional Information & Requirements

LIU online or paper application, Common Application, Essay, Letter of recommendation, Official high school transcript; final high school transcript with proof of graduation is required after admission and before classes begin, SAT and/or ACT scores, IELTS/TOEFL scores (international applicants)

Career Options

  • A degree in the field of philosophy will enrich anyone s life (did you know that philosophy majors have higher mid-career salaries than business majors )
  • but it can also be excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers
  • Law schools welcome philosophy majors because they can manage complex ideas
  • questions
  • and analysis
  • Philosophy majors thrive in the business due to their ability to understand multiple perspectives
  • As technology
  • medicine
  • geopolitics
  • and other forces increasingly give rise to moral dilemmas
  • those who have studied the great thinkers can provide the insights that lead to reasoned
  • ethical decision-making

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