Master of Philosophy at Duquesne University

The Philosophy at Duquesne University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Pittsburgh , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Philosophy

Philosophy

Through Duquesne's M.A. program, you will earn an advanced degree in philosophy, preparing you for either doctoral studies or a career in a wide variety of allied fields. From the pre-Socratics, Plato and Aristotle to Kant, Nietzsche and Heidegger, you will be immersed in the works of the greatest minds in human history, exploring philosophy in depth, across cultures, continents and generations.

As a student in our M.A. program, your intellectual life will be nourished by a wide range of courses, our visiting speakers series, a graduate research colloquium, student- and faculty-run reading groups and strong graduate student organizations.

Duquesne's M.A. program in philosophy prepares you for doctoral studies or diverse careers. Immerse in the works of great thinkers, explore philosophy across cultures and generations.

Disciplines

McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Philosophy at Duquesne University

Entry Requirements

Complete Your Application

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Philosophy at Duquesne University

How to Apply for Master of Philosophy at Duquesne University

Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.

Master of Philosophy at Duquesne University

Duquesne University

United States of America, Pittsburgh