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MA Philosophy

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of California Santa Cruz

Program Overview

The department s distinctive profile emerges from its approach to the study of philosophy, including an interest in the history of philosophy as an indispensable background to the main areas of contemporary concern in the discipline. More specifically, the department s characteristic and compelling strength lies in its attitude towards the two current traditions in philosophy the so-called analytic and continental traditions.

Program Key Stats

$37900 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Personal history/statementStatement of PurposeWriting SampleCurrent GRE Scores (General Test only)Three letters of recommendation (MUST be submitted online)Transcripts. It will now be possible to upload unofficial transcripts for the application. Official transcrips will not be required until an admitted student accepts. If you are a non-native English speaker you will be required to take an English language competency exam. UC Santa Cruz accepts the TOEFL or IELTS test. Official scores must also be sent

Career Options

  • Research and teaching interests in philosophy of science
  • metaphysics
  • philosophy of mind
  • epistemology
  • philosophy of language
  • philosophy of religion
  • ethics and moral psychology

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