BA

Philosophy: Ethics and Values

Learn more about studying Philosophy: Ethics and Values as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    44,777USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Hanover College says about their program:

What is the self? Does God exist? Why are some actions considered right and others wrong? What is the relationship between the world and us? As a Hanover philosophy student, you’ll grapple with life’s biggest questions in a remarkably broad range of classes. You’ll also explore individual interests with accomplished, diverse faculty members. From contemporary political thought to Taoism and Cooking, these courses will challenge you to experiment with new ideas and further your own personal development.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Secondary school certificate or equivalent

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    110

  • PTE

    58

  • GTEC

    336 to 340

  • iTEP

    4.0

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • You are eligible for an English Proficiency Waiver if you are from one of the following countries/territories

    Australia, Belize, Cameroon, Cyprus, England, Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Rwanda, Scotland, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

  • SAT minimum score 1050 (Reading/Writing 550)
  • ACT minimum score 20

If granted a waiver, you must submit the following 2 items in place of an English Proficiency Test:

  • A 250-word typed essay/personal statement. The prompt is a free-write, meaning you can pick the topic, but usually students write about what they are interested in studying and why they wish to study at Hanover College.
  • An endorsement from the Director/Principal/Counselor of your school verifying that the medium of education at the school was English.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Course-by-course transcript evaluation completed by World Education Services (WES)
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Passport identification page
  • Personal Statement (optional)
  • Letter of recommendation from a current teacher or instructor (optional)
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Scholarships at Hanover College

  • HAQ Scholarship

    Official page

    All admitted international undergraduate students at Hanover College automatically receive the HAQ Scholarship, a $32,000 USD award that is renewable for all four years of study. There is no separate scholarship application - international applicants are automatically considered as part of the standard admission process, making this scholarship explicitly open to (and reserved for) international undergraduates rather than domestic students.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$44,777 per year

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What is the cost of living near Hanover College?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,535
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,207
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$141
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$64
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$60
Monthly grocery basket$189
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$40

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Hanover College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.