Overview

Regardless of whether course work is completed in a classroom or online, the undergraduate program is intellectually challenging and academically flexible.

It provides a solid general background in the core areas of Philosophy (Logic, Ethics, History of Philosophy, and Metaphysics & Epistemology) while also offering a varied menu of elective courses.

Learning Outcomes

Philosophy majors at the University of New Orleans will be capable of reading both primary and secondary texts, analyzing the arguments contained in them correctly, and developing cogent philosophical arguments in defense of their own claims.

Philosophy majors will demonstrate a willingness to entertain criticism, the ability to formulate and reply to reasoned objections, and the ability to present opposing views critically, yet sympathetically.

Philosophy majors will demonstrate a broad understanding of key concepts, problems, ideas, and fundamental questions found in the core area of Logic.

Philosophy majors will demonstrate a broad understanding of key concepts, problems, ideas, and fundamental questions found in the core area of Value Theory.

Philosophy majors will demonstrate a broad understanding of key concepts, problems, ideas, and fundamental questions found in the core area of History of Philosophy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics

Social and Political Philosophy

Philosophy of Law

Philosophy of Sex and Love

Engineering Ethics

History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Financial Support Form
Official high school transcripts must be sent directly from the school. The transcripts must be in the original language, accompanied by an official English translation.
Must have achieved at least a 2.5 core GPA, as calculated by UNO Admissions.

In addition, students must have the minimum ACT/SAT scores:

Math Test Scores: ACT 19 or SAT 510
English Test Scores: ACT 18 or SAT 500 (Evidence-based Reading & Writing)

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

14290 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14290 USD / year

≈ 14290 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9454 USD / year

≈ 9454 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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

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