Overview

At Philosophy at Western Washington University studies consistently show that Philosophy majors at Western Washington University do better than anyone else when it comes to verbal reasoning and analytic skills (as revealed by scores on the Graduate Record Exam).

Western’s Philosophy Department includes winners of the Peter J. Elich Excellence in Teaching Award (our University’s top award for teaching), and the Paul J. Olscamp Research Award (our University’s top award for scholarship). The department was also recognized as one of the top eight undergraduate programs in the country by The Philosophical Gourmet Report.

Careers and Graduate Studies

Undergraduate studies in Philosophy fit well into many pre-professional programs, including law school. Emphasizing careful, deep, and critical analysis of concepts and problems, Philosophy is an excellent major for students seeking business and government careers which require a liberal arts background.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Logic

Theory of Knowledge

Ethical Theory

Metaphysics

History of Philosophy: Ancient Philosophy

History of Philosophy: the Rationalists

History of Philosophy: the Empiricists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-04-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy General Studies View 1100 other Bachelors in General Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The International Student Application for Admission

$60 non-refundable application fee

An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals

Official academic credentials

Evidence of English language proficiency

Statement of Financial Responsibility

Tuition Fee

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International

25668 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25668 USD per year during 48 months.
National

25668 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25668 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7761 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7761 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Bellingham

1109 - 1684 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy.

Available Scholarships

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