Overview

Through the Philosophy from North Central College you’ll become an excellent writer, speaker and thinker.

At North Central College, you can major in Philosophy or choose to add a Law and Society distinction. Law and Society students are especially interested in answering questions related to the philosophical dimensions of law, sociology and politics. Through this track, you’ll be prepared to attend law school or a career in civil service. Overall, in this program you will develop the reasoning skills needed to succeed in any career you choose.

As a philosophy major, you can:

Apply for internships and jobs through robust faculty and alumni networks or the Center for Career and Professional Development.
Get involved politically through NCC College Democrats or Republicans or Student Governing Association
Receive individualized coaching with our nationally ranked speech and debate team.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Death and Dying
Ethical Theory
Ethics
Knowledge and Reality
Law and Order in Cross-Cultural Perspective
Logic and Critical Thinking
Modern Philosophy
Philosophy of Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Home students: You may apply for admission throughout the year, although it is encouraged you do so in the fall of your senior year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Because we look at each application on an individual basis, we encourage you to contact your admission counselor to discuss your individual circumstances. While not required, you may wish to submit additional information such as:

Test Scores

Test-optional FAQ
SAT, North Central College code: 1555
ACT, North Central College code: 1096
Classic Learning Test, accepted in lieu of the SAT and ACT for students applying to Shimer Great Books School

Optional information we will consider:Supplemental Documents

Writing samples
Letters of recommendation
Documentation of extenuating circumstances

Tuition Fee

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International

45446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45446 USD per year during 48 months.
National

45446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45446 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

45446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45446 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Abbeville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy.

Available Scholarships

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