The Department of Philosophy's graduate program is a strong one with an excellent placement record.
Philosophy, Ph.D.
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About
Areas of strength in the department include: philosophy of mathematics and logic, logic, history of modern philosophy, history of analytic philosophy, ethics and metaethics, moral psychology and action theory, philosophy of mind and cognitive science, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, epistemology, and metaphysics.
In addition, the Department of Philosophy is supportive of collaborative work involving other departments and has historically had particularly strong connections with the Departments of Linguistics, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 60 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle
- Ancient Philosophy: Studies in Ancient Philosophy
- Ancient Philosophy: Studies in Ancient Philosophy
- Studies in 17th-Century Philosophy
- Studies in 18th Century Philosophy: Kant
- Introduction to Cognitive Science
- Philosophical Topics in Feminist Theory
- Advanced Political and Social Philosophy
- Advanced Moral Philosophy
- Advanced Aesthetic Theory
- Advanced Symbolic Logic
- Advanced Philosophy of Science
English Language Requirements
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
Submit documentation that demonstrates fulfillment of the following:
- A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential)
- A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Prerequisite training that will enable you to pursue your program
- Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT)
Tuition Fee
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38181 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 38181 USD per year and a duration of 60 months. -
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34929 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 34929 USD per year and a duration of 60 months. -
In-State Applies to you
12425 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12425 USD per year and a duration of 60 months.
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Living costs for Columbus
- 940 - 1520 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
Graduate and professional students at Ohio State have a variety of funding options available to them, including associateships and other employment, fellowships, loans and scholarships.
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