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Philosophy degrees abroad
Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions relating to the nature of knowledge, morality, values, reality, reason and god. While studying philosophy, you’ll navigate your way through some of life’s trickiest concepts by using research, critical thinking and reasoned arguments.
Philosophy is one of the oldest academic disciplines, having been founded by the ancient Greeks in the 6th Century BC. As a philosophy student today, you’ll be tasked with examining ideas that have perplexed academics for thousands of years, as well as debating more recent critical thought.
We are creatures of habit and products of our environment, that’s why studying philosophy abroad is such a great idea. By immersing yourself in a new culture with differing perspectives, you’ll be challenged to reassess your own worldview so that you become a more experienced, creative and critical philosopher.
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Philosophy program structure
As an international student, you can study philosophy at bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels. At undergraduate level, philosophy can be offered as either a BA or BSc, so it’s important to make sure you choose the course that most interests you.
Philosophy is a far-reaching academic field, so it’s no surprise that elements of it can be found in other programs like English, politics, sociology and history. As such, you can often choose to study philosophy alongside another related subject at undergraduate level.
If you choose to study in the US, you’ll probably follow the liberal arts model and select philosophy as your four-year undergraduate major. This means that you’ll work on your general studies and a few philosophy classes in your first two years, before focusing completely on philosophy in your final two years.
The structure of teaching and assessment will depend on your program and university, but it will usually involve attending lectures, seminars and tutorials, working on group projects, preparing and delivering presentations, writing essays and sitting exams.
The content and structure of every philosophy degree will be different, but most degrees will share core areas of study, including:
- Ethics
- Political philosophy
- Epistemology
- Metaphysics
- Theory of knowledge
- Feminism
- Ancient philosophy
Types of philosophy degrees
Best countries to study philosophy
Philosophy study abroad programs
Philosophy undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in philosophy
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Philosophy, Politics, Economics - BA Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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5,600 EUR
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Philosophy - BA University of Colorado Denver, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,641 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Philosophy - BA Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,224 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Bioscience and Philosophy - BSc Lipscomb University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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40,572 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, May
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Philosophy and Global Humanities - BA Simon Fraser University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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47,386 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January, May, September
Associate in philosophy
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Philosophy - AA Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,415 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Humanities, Philosophy, and Arts - ASc Riverside City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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10,440 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, February, June
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Philosophy - AA College of the Canyons, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,260 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, February, June
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Philosophy - AA North Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,445 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- June, September, January, April
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Philosophy - AA College of Southern Nevada, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,048 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, June
Philosophy graduate programs
Master's in philosophy
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Arts (Thesis): Philosophy - MA (Thesis) University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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32,000 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Philosophy - MA University of Alberta, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,410 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January, September
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Master of Arts in Philosophy (MA) - MA The University of British Columbia, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,500 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Philosophy - MA University of Ottawa, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,440 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January, September
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Humanities: Philosophy and Theory - MH University of Colorado Denver, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,344 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January
Doctorate in philosophy
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Philosophy - PhD Global Humanistic University, Netherlands
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,334 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Mathematics and Philosophy - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,099 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Philosophy - PhD Lincoln University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,524 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January, June
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Philosophy - PhD Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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39,201 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- February, July
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Philosophy - PhD Duquesne University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,736 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, May
Diploma in philosophy
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Philosophy - GDip Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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6,390 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Science: Philosophy - PGDipSc University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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39,500 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- February, July
Future philosophy careers
A degree in philosophy will equip you with transferable tools that you can use to pursue almost any career. With skills in critical thinking, research, persuasion, problem-solving, analysis and creativity, you’ll be well placed to excel in the following roles:
- Teacher
- Lawyer
- Barrister
- Diplomat
- Politician
- Civil servant
- Journalist
- Humanitarian aid worker
Using your free time and university holidays to complete placements and internships will help you to get a head start in your chosen field. Most universities will have a career advice service to support you with preparing CVs and applying for roles.