Overview

In this Philosophy degree at University of North Carolina Greensboro students will enhance their moral awareness and learn to analyze, question orthodoxies, solve problems, and express themselves clearly and logically. The pre-law concentration prepares students for the rigors of law school with courses in logic, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of law.

Program Learning Outcomes

Careers in law, medicine, psychology, government, business, public service, applied ethics, and many other fields.
Preparation for graduate studies or law school.

The Student Experience

Study with nationally recognized faculty, including major scholars in areas such as ethics, philosophy of science, philosophy of law, metaphysics, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion.
Participate in undergraduate research in a variety of forms.
Participate in the N.C. Chapter of Phi Sigma Tau, a national honor society, and an informal philosophy club open to majors from all academic areas.
Courses are available on the fundamental problems and methods of philosophy, the classics of philosophical literature, and the major figures in the history of philosophy.
Take online courses in addition to those in the traditional classroom setting.
Financial assistance for study abroad is available through the Wyatt Lee Martin Memorial Fund.
Participate in The Great Conversation, a department-sponsored series of talks by UNCG philosophy faculty and other distinguished scholars.
A visiting speaker's program features prominent scholars who address current issues at the intersection of political philosophy, ethics, and the philosophy of law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics

Contemporary Moral Problems

Medical Ethics

Ethical Theory

Philosophy of the Arts

Social and Political Philosophy

Philosophy of Law

Ethical Issues in Business

Social Philosophy

Practical Reasoning

Formal Logic

Intermediate Formal Logic

Knowledge, Truth, and Belief

Philosophy of Science

Philosophy of Social and Behavioral Science

Philosophy of Physical Science

Philosophy of Biological Science

Epistemology

Advanced Logic

History of Ancient Philosophy

History of Modern Philosophy

Major Philosophers

Major Philosophies

Philosophy of Religion

Metaphysics

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed International Admissions Application

A nonrefundable application fee of $65 USD

Essay/statement of purpose (optional but strongly encouraged)

Official English language proficiency score report

Official transcripts from each college/university attended

Official secondary education / high school transcripts or GED certificate, in English

For freshman applicants or transfer applicants with less than 24 credit hours, or where necessary

Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only)

Copy of valid F1 visa (photo/signature page only) – for transfer-in students coming from a U.S. institution only, or, copy of valid other visa types (ex: H4, E2, L2)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24012 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24012 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7661 USD / year

≈ 7661 USD / year

Additional Details

Online:

In state: $6,422 per year

Out of state: $21,137 per year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 USD / month

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