Philosophy - Bachelor [4 Years]
$33,894 /Yr Other full_time

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Philosophy

Courses develop skills in critical thinking, analysis, clear writing, and sustained reflection on important philosophical problems, both contemporary and perennial, concerned with ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, language, logic, the natural and social sciences, politics, aesthetics, and religion. Philosophy engages important portions of students’ intellectual heritage through the writings of influential philosophers of the past and present, and acquire a sense of the influence of these figures on the broader society and culture.  Philosophy majors learn, equally importantly, to challenge these writings, to look for hidden assumptions and presuppositions, including those they themselves hold, and they learn how to critically scrutinize and evaluate competing positions, arguments, and perspectives.  Thus, students acquire both disciplinary knowledge and philosophical skills needed to understand and address the global challenges facing humanity, now and in the future. Philosophy students are encouraged to participate in study abroad opportunities, research experiences, and student organizations in and outside of the major.

Careers in Philosophy

  • Attorney
  • Teacher
  • Bioethicist
  • Writer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Sales Management
  • Human Resources
  • Clergy
  • Training and Developm

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $31104 $31104 $31104 $31104
Books and supply $1010 $1010 $1010 $1010
Other Fees $1780 $1780 $1780 $1780
Total Fees $33894 $33894 $33894 $33894

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.0 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 80 120 3
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test 1170 1600 1
ACT American College Testing 26 36 1
Duolingo Duolingo 110 160 1

Academic Requirements:

  • Self reported high school grades and official transcripts
  • Self reoprted ACT or SAT scores
  • Proof of english language proficiency
  • Personal Essay and Purdue specific questions

English Language Requirements:

  • TOEFL IBT: 88 minimum or higher
  • IELTS: 6.5 minimum or higher with 6.0 in each section
  • Duolingo: minimum 110 or better
  • SAT or ACT: minimum of 600 in Evidence Based Reading & Writing in SAT and 26 minimum in English section in ACT