Overview

The Philosophy Department at Mercyhurst University plays a crucial role in the fulfillment of the University's mission, offering a major and a minor and contributing several courses to the University's Core Curriculum.

In both endeavors, the Philosophy Department's goal is to educate and train the next generation of individuals to achieve personal, professional, and civic success by cultivating the intellectual skills and abilities of effective communication, critical thinking, creative thinking, logical reasoning, and ethical reasoning. The philosophy major is designed to prepare students for professional and graduate study in philosophy or some allied field, such as law or political science.

Learning Outcomes

A student-centered approach to learning and inquiry. The Department works closely with students to help tailor their education to meet their interests and goals. In addition to completing the major core curriculum, all majors are required to take 7 electives, at least one of which is expected to be an independent study

Historical breadth & conceptual depth. This focuses on knowledge of the history of philosophy and the core philosophical concepts and principles that constitute the foundation of all philosophical and scientific criticism and discovery

Experiential learning. Students regularly work as research assistants for faculty engaged in scholarship in philosophy or some allied field

Original research. Students choose and work closely with a thesis advisor on an independent research project and a thesis defense that are the culmination of their studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophical Inquiry

Logic

History of Philosophy to the Renaissance

History of Philosophy Since the Renaissance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-24 00:00:00

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More details

Mercyhurst accepts students on a rolling basis, which means the sooner you apply, the sooner we can get you your admissions decision.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Philosophy View 1190 other Bachelors in Philosophy 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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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who wish to apply for undergraduate admissions should submit the following:

Completed online application

Official transcripts (in English)

Completed International Student Financial Aid Application (Admissions Portal login needed)

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

40530 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40530 USD per year during 48 months.
National

40530 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40530 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Erie

1000 - 1500 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

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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