Overview

Key facts

Students interested in the Dual degree in Philosophy (Public Affairs Focus) and Public Policy with a Concentration in Philosophy and Social Policy program at George Washington University should confer with the department's graduate adviser early in their junior year.

Students who wish to major in philosophy while exploring issues concerning contemporary ethics and political philosophy may be interested in the bachelor of arts in philosophy, public affairs focus. This degree shares core material with the more traditional BA in philosophy, but students also delve into social and political topics including wealth inequality, political correctness, business ethics, and the relationship between technological progress and sustainability.

The program prepares students to bring the normative, historical, and logical tools of philosophical inquiry to bear upon policy issues. Through case studies, students analyze the underlying concepts and value implications of specific policies in areas including welfare programs, access to health care, protection of the environment, health and safety, equality of opportunity, and protection of human rights.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

U.S. Environmental Policy
Science and U.S. Public Policy
Urban Policy Problems
Survey of Economics
Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources
Economics for Public Decision Making
Reading and Research in History and Public Policy

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Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

144 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Philosophy Public Policy Social Policy View 133 other Bachelors in Social Policy in United States

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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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General requirements

Submit an Application
Submit a Writing Supplement (Optional)
Send Official Transcripts
Send Optional Test Scores
Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
Submit a School Report
Submit a Letter of Recommendation
Complete a Financial Certificate
Submit a Portfolio (Corcoran Only)
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69780 USD / year

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Out-of-State

69780 USD / year

≈ 69780 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

69780 USD / year

≈ 69780 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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