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  4. BA Philosophy

BA Philosophy

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of California Santa Cruz

Program Overview

Philosophy investigates fundamental questions about the basic human thoughts concerning knowledge and belief (epistemology), the nature of reality (metaphysics), and morality and aesthetics (value theory). The department offers courses that relate traditional questions to contemporary work in literature and the social and natural sciences. In addition, the department offers several courses that make a careful study of the classic texts in philosophy, ancient and modern.

Program Key Stats

$48500 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria

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6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Typical SAT scores: Math (550-670), Critical reading (520-640), Writing (520-640), ACT Composite (23-29), Average GPA 3.51, TOEFL: IBT- 80, PBT- 550, IELTS-6.5

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