Overview

The Major in Philosophy of Wesleyan University curriculum is organized into three broad categories: history, value, and mind and reality. Historical courses focus primarily on classical philosophical texts. Courses in the value area engage with ethical, political, and cultural practices. Mind and reality courses consider philosophical questions about language, reasoning, and the nature of reality.

Student Learning Goals

The Major in Philosophy equips students with the following knowledge and skills:

Open-minded learning and constructive, critical engagement with the ideas and values of others.

Close reading to follow and evaluate paths of reasoning

Recognizing alternative ways of framing and addressing a problem

Knowledge and appreciation of multiple philosophical approaches, thinkers, traditions, and themes

Appreciation of historical and cultural differences

Recognizing connections across the philosophy curriculum and beyond

Understanding how philosophical inquiry both relates to and challenges their own perspectives and priorities

Graduates will be well prepared for success in a wide range of careers and life paths, including but certainly not limited to graduate work in philosophy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy and the Movies: The Past on Film

Classical Chinese Philosophy

Living a Good Life

Existentialism

Human Nature

Beginning Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middletown, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Common Application or Coalition Application

Secondary School Report and official high school transcripts

Counselor Recommendation

Mid-year Grade Report

Two Teacher Evaluations

$55 Application Fee (non-refundable) or Fee Waiver

If you wish to submit your SAT or ACT as proof of English proficiency, you must submit all sections of the SAT or ACT.

A high degree of proficiency in English, as described below, must also be demonstrated.

A strong secondary school preparation in English, social science, science, mathematics, and a foreign language.

Candidates studying at schools outside the US who have taken national examinations for university admission (A levels, French Baccalaureate, ISC, International Baccalaureate, etc.) are expected to have achieved superior results.

Interviews are not required as part of the admissions process, but we encourage prospective students to arrange them if possible.

Tuition Fees

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75916 USD / year

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Out-of-State

75916 USD / year

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75916 USD / year

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Living costs

Middletown

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Student Learning Goals

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Middletown

Funding

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