Bachelor of Philosophy at Fordham University

Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan

University Rank:#1001

The Philosophy at Fordham University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered across its Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses in Manhattan , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 30, 2027.

About Bachelor of Philosophy

Philosophy holds a special role in Fordham's liberal arts tradition. With a long and distinguished history going back more than 150 years, the philosophy major combines intense academic rigor with profound reflection on the nature of reality and human existence. We train you in the depth of thought you need to pursue an enlightened life of responsible leadership and service.

We acquaint you with the intellectual and moral traditions of civilization to help you think clearly and carefully for yourself. Our course of study is pluralistic and broad-minded, and taught by faculty internationally recognized for their scholarship. You'll explore a wide variety of schools of thought, including contemporary philosophy (American, analytic, continental, environmental, feminist, Thomistic) as well as epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of religion.

You will question assumptions and critique principles. You'll see logic as a practice, analyze abstract conceptual relationships, and interpret difficult texts. And you'll develop the analytical, critical, and argumentative skills that employers and graduate schools in many fields seek in their future leaders. Example: a philosophy degree is one of the best preparations for law school.

But you'll learn more than philosophy here. You'll also study literature, theology, history, mathematics, languages, sciences, and the performing arts through Fordham's common core curriculum, the centerpiece of our liberal arts education.

We want you to excel in your field__and as a human being.

As a philosophy major, you take 10 classes covering a range of eras, traditions, and topics, including:

Ancient philosophy
Medieval philosophy
Classical modern 19th-century philosophy
Contemporary 20th-century philosophy
Metaphysics
Knowledge and method
Human nature
Moral, political, and social philosophy

Our five-year early admission MA program allows philosophy majors to attain both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in philosophy in five years.

Fordham's Career Services offers CareerLink, database of thousands of job and internship opportunities exclusively for Fordham students.

Clubs, Events, Networks

Our faculty serve as officers of philosophical organizations and as editors of philosophical journals and book series. The department is home to three significant philosophical societies:

Society for Medieval Logic and Metaphysics
Nietzsche Society
Society for the Study of Process Philosophies

Undergraduate students publish their own journal, Sapientia et Doctrina.

We sponsor an annual lecture series that brings distinguished philosophers from around the world to campus.

We have a chapter of Phi Sigma Tau, the national honor society in philosophy.

Workshops and Reading Groups

Intellectual exchange and collaboration are at the heart of philosophical inquiry. That's why we host or participate in a range of workshops and reading groups where scholars and students delve into different philosophical traditions:

Early Modern Workshop
Fordham Epistemology and Ethics Workshops
Francophone Philosophy Reading Group
German Philosophy Group
Metaphysics and Mind Group
NYC Early Career Ethics Workshop
New York Pragmatist Forum
John C. and Jeanette D. Walton Workshops in Science, Philosophy and Religion
Women in Philosophy Reading Group
Latin Reading Group

Study Abroad

Study abroad enriches you academically, culturally, and personally. There is a globe of possibilities available through Fordham's International and Study Abroad Program.

Philosophical Ethics
What Are We: Philosophy of Human Nature
Art, Morality and Politics
Symbolic Logic
Problem of Evil
Philosophy of Pleasure
Enlightenment and Its Critics
Human Rights and Global Justice br />Kant and Hegel
African-American Philosophy
Native-American Philosophies
Existentialist Feminism
Issues of Life and Death
War and Peace: Just War Theory

The major in philosophy is an excellent preparation for graduate schools and careers that call for superior critical thinking, writing, and research skills, including:

Law
Medicine
Education
Ministry
Journalism
Publishing
Politics and public policy
Public relations
Fundraising and nonprofit work
Business and management
Art and architecture

Get a job, right? Yes, but you want more: a career. Our career services tap Fordham's ties with more than 3,500 companies. We offer:

Post-graduation career search
Resume development, Interviewing practice
Networking skill development
Hands-on case-study sessions with industry executives
Field-specific advising/coaching

You also get access to our powerful (and Fordham-loyal) alumni network, who want to see you succeed as they have.

Disciplines

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Philosophy at Fordham University

Entry Requirements

Common Application, including the essay and optional short answer response in the writing section, and the $70 application fee.
Letter of Recommendation
Transcripts
English Language Proficiency Test Results
- International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency through English Language Proficiency test results.
  - TOEFL iBT: 90+ (Fordham code: 2259)
  - TOEFL ITP Level 1 Test with Vericant Interview option (China only): 575+
  - IELTS & IELTS Indicator: 7.0+
  - Duolingo English Test (DET): 125+
  - Pearson Test of English (PTE): 65+
- International students who are not submitting required TOEFL, IELTS, DET or PTE results must complete the English Language Proficiency Test Waiver Request Form linked within the online applicant portal after an application has been officially submitted.
- Applicants who live in the New York City area can alternatively take Fordham’s ESL placement evaluation (FELT) at the Institute of American Language and Culture. Email [email protected] or call +1-212-636-6353 to make an appointment.
Fordham University Statement of Funding or CSS Profile
- Fordham University has a need-aware admission process for first-year applicants who plan to attend Fordham for the Fall term on a non-immigrant visa.
- Applicants who plan to fully fund their study at Fordham are required to complete the Fordham University Statement of Funding. This form will be available to eligible applicants upon submission of the application.
- Applicants who plan to partially fund their study at Fordham and will apply for need-based financial aid are required to complete the CSS Profile and demonstrate an ability to pay (Expected Family Contribution) at least $30,000 USD per year.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Philosophy at Fordham University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Philosophy at Fordham University

Required Components:

The Common Application, including an essay
High school transcript
Letter of recommendation

Optional Components:

SAT or ACT scores (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748). We are test-optional for the 2023-2024 admission cycle. Please review our additional guidance on test score submission.
Optional short responses
- Additional information
- COVID-19 impact
- Unique Fordham question

Selecting a College and a Campus

Students must select a campus when they apply to Fordham, either Rose Hill in the Bronx or Lincoln Center in Manhattan.
Students must also select a college when they apply to Fordham, either Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College at Lincoln Center or the Gabelli School of Business at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.
Students are only evaluated for the campus and college to which they apply.

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Make sure to check out what we're looking for in our applicants.
Requirements for international, transfer, as well as theatre, dance, and visual arts majors differ--so we have some helpful guidelines on these pages.
Due to our large applicant pool, we are unable to accommodate requests for personal interviews.

Application Deadlines

Note on application deadlines: For Fordham University, we would like your application to be as complete as possible by the deadline. We do understand that it is not always possible for official scores and supporting documents to arrive with the application. Only the Common Application needs to arrive on or before the deadline. However, we should receive any other supporting documents within two weeks of the deadline.

Fall Admission

Early Action (Non-Binding)*: November 1
- *Applicants to Dance and Theatre majors apply Early Action.
Early Decision I (Binding): November 1
Regular Decision: January 3
Early Decision II (Binding): January 3

Spring Admission

November 1 Deadline
- Students who are looking to enroll at Fordham in January 2024 should apply as Spring 2024 applicants.

Information About Application Fee Waivers
Our institution proudly participates in the following fee waiver programs:

College Board’s SAT-to-College Application Fee-Waiver Program. If you took the SAT using a fee waiver, you automatically qualify for a college application fee waiver to apply for admission here at Fordham University. You can learn more about this program at College Board.
Students can also select the "NACAC Fee Waiver" option on the Common Application.
We are pleased to offer waived application fees for members and dependents of members of the US Armed Forces. If you indicate you are a veteran on the Common Application, we will automatically waive your fee.
You’ll find a range of other fee waiver options on the Common Application. Please select the one that fits you best.

Am I a first-year student or a transfer student?
Any student who earns college credit after completing a secondary school diploma is considered a transfer student, regardless of the number of credits completed. Both matriculated and non-matriculated students who earn credit will be considered a transfer. If you have audited a class or completed noncredit coursework, then you may be considered an incoming first-year student. Typically, students who complete language intensive classes, who do not earn credit, are considered incoming first-year students.

Students who begin their studies at a college or university and withdraw prior to earning credit must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission via email at [email protected] to confirm their status. In order to be considered as a first-year, a student must withdraw prior to the add/drop date at the institution they attended and provide official documentation (college transcript, withdrawal form) indicating the date of their withdrawal. In addition, to be considered a first year, the student must not have had any financial aid disbursed from the federal government while at the college or university that he or she attended.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission will exercise professional judgment and consider each student’s circumstances to ensure that, regardless of status (first year or transfer), the best interest of the student’s needs are met related to enrollment.

Note: Fordham University (its undergraduate colleges, graduate and professional schools) is an eligible institution of higher education that admits as students only persons who (i) have a high school diploma (ii) have a recognized equivalent.

Bachelor of Philosophy at Fordham University

Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan