Overview

Key facts

Philosophy graduates from Grand Valley State University receive a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The curriculum is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary study.

Why Study Philosophy at Grand Valley?

Faculty members are published scholars and researchers who are deeply committed to undergraduate philosophy education.

The major emphasizes learning the history of philosophy as the foundation for further study and application.

Courses are offered in all major contemporary schools of philosophical thought as well as in non-Western traditions.

The Undergraduate Teaching Apprentice Program, China Summer School, Philosophy Colloquium/Speakers Series, and the Philosophical Society of GVSU offer out-of-classroom opportunities.

Career Options

Many law schools and seminaries encourage philosophy as an undergraduate degree. Philosophy is also closely associated with such fields as:

Clinical Psychology

Engineering

Medicine

Teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Great Philosophers

Medieval Great Philosophers

Early Modern Great Philosophers

Late Modern Great Philosophers

Recent Great Philosophers

Eastern Philosophy

Middle Eastern Philosophy

Reality, Knowledge, and Value

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

International Application
$30 Application Fee
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Test Scores
Verification of Financial Support

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22770 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16122 USD / year

≈ 16122 USD / year

Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Key facts

Why Study Philosophy at Grand Valley?

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Allendale

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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