Overview

The study of Philosophy also has a significant cultural dimension. It challenges cadets to understand attitudes, beliefs and arguments from other societies. United States Military Academy at West Point's philosophy major is designed to ensure breadth and to encourage depth. Majors will learn to do the following:

analyze and construct philosophical arguments

show competency in logic and other core areas of philosophy

become familiar with major historical areas, figures, and problems of philosophy

understand philosophical ideas within their historical and cultural contexts

think and write in a rigorous and precise manner

use critical thinking skills to provide original or innovative approaches to philosophical problems

apply philosophical methods in a variety of contexts at the personal and social levels

apply philosophical methods across disciplinary boundaries to a broad range of issues in the modern world

Enrichment

Philosophy majors have a number of enrichment opportunities including: Philosophy Forum guest lectures, travel to competitions and part of the Philosophy Ethics Debate Team, attendance of the Mid-Hudson Philosophy Society Annual conference, participation in the Ethics of War Annual Conference Partnership with Villanova University, presentations at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Panel , as well as the opportunity to present work at various undergraduates conferences or in journals.

Honor Societies:

Golden Key - International Honour Society
Phi Kappa Phi - Oldest and Largest Collegiate Honor Society

To learn more about enrichment for this area of study, visit the Department of English and Philosophy or the center associated with this department/area of study.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Philosophical Methods

Ethics

Cyber Ethics

Ancient Philosophy

Eastern Thought

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet the following basic eligibility requirements:

At least age 17, but not 23 or older, on July 1 of the year you enter West Point

A U.S. Citizen (See Information for International Cadets for exceptions)

Not married

Not pregnant

Not legally responsible for child support

Your Social Security Number

Your ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN (Pre-ACT) scores

Your 9-digit zip code (Find zip+4)

Your high school’s ETS Code

Your high school's address

Your Congressional District

To apply for admission to West Point, contact the U.S. Defense Attaché Office at the American Embassy in your country. This office serves as the link between the student, the host nation and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
Out-of-State

Free
Domestic

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In-State

Free

Additional Details

West Point tuition is free.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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