Overview

Philosophy draws on all areas of human endeavor — mathematics, science, literature, the arts, religion, politics. Many of the students of the Philosophy programme at Rutgers University are double majors because they find that philosophy and other disciplines are mutually enhancing. And since the study of philosophy stresses critical thinking and clear writing, it will benefit you in many ways after college. For instance, it will make you a stronger applicant for advanced degrees in various fields (such as law school), a more attractive employee in our information economy, and a better-informed citizen and voter.

Career

Philosophy majors develop many skills which transfer to the workplace, including:

Utilizing Sources

Research and integrate the ideas of experts on a given topic

Write papers which reflect one’s own ideas while also building on the shared research programme of a community

Gain familiarity with a wide variety of sources, including literary, statistical, and scientific

Organizing Information

Organize complex bodies of information

Present abstract material simply and succinctly

Structure long-term research projects into manageable and coherent parts

Analyzing Information

Learn the tools of formal and informal logic, as well as how to avoid fallacies of reasoning

Synthesize empirical data with one’s own insights into a cohesive argument

Think critically about a variety of practical as well as theoretical issues

Evaluating One’s Work

Revise one’s work in light of comments and criticism from peers

Realistically evaluate what it is that one has accomplished

Understand how one’s own contributions fit into a broader programme of existing work, and which future directions one’s work might take

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Logic, Reasoning, and Persuasion

Current Moral & Social Issues

Ethics

Formal Reasoning and Decision Making

Logic

Metaphysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application - Complete the Rutgers Application or Common App carefully as it can’t be changed after it has been submitted. You should submit only one application.

Extracurricular Activities

Essay - Whether applying with the Common App or Rutgers Application, Rutgers requires that first-year applicants provide a short, original essay.

Application Fee - A $70 non-refundable application fee is required whether applying with the Rutgers Application or Common App.
GED Results - Students with a GED diploma/certificate are required to submit their official results.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35758 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35758 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14933 USD / year

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Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

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