Overview

Key facts

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy master foundational concepts in logic and ancient and modern philosophy. Majors in this more traditional BA option also complete four electives chosen from courses such as Philosophy of Art; Ethics in Business; and Mind, Brain and Artificial Intelligence.

The Dual degree in Philosophy and Public Policy, Philosophy and Social Policy program at George Washington University 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:

Reading and Research in History and Public Policy
Policy Analysis
Politics and Policy Analysis
Approaches to Public Policy Analysis
Race and Urban Redevelopment
Gender and Public Policy
Gender, Welfare, and Poverty

Key information

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 1003 other Bachelors in Philosophy 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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