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Study philosophy abroad
An in-depth guide to studying philosophy as an international student.
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.
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
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Philosophy study abroad programs
Philosophy undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in philosophy
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Theology: Minor in Philosophy - BA Dominican University College, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,629 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,120 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Bioscience and Philosophy - BSc/BA Lipscomb University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,860 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,860 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology - BA (Hons) Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,553 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,609 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Politics, Religion and Philosophy - BA University of Birmingham, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,069 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,700 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Politics and Philosophy and Ethics - BA (Hons) University of Chichester, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,820 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,500 GBP
- Start date
- 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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17,323 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Philosophy - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- June, August, February
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Philosophy - AA North Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September
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Philosophy - AA College of the Canyons, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 USD
- Start date
- August
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Philosophy - AA Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,583 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- September, May, January
Certificate in philosophy
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Philosophy - Cert Dominican University College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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10,629 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,120 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
Philosophy graduate programs
Master's in philosophy
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Applied Philosophy and Ethics - MA Texas State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,034 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,034 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Philosophy - MPhil London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,472 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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Philosophy - MA American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,902 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,902 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Philosophy - MPhil University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,839 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,895 AUD
- Start date
- September, July, February
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Philosophy - MA Dominican University College, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,944 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,680 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
Doctorate in philosophy
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Philosophy - PhD London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,105 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,270 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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Philosophy - PhD Dominican University College, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,944 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,680 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Philosophy (Business and Informatics) - PhD Central Queensland University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,140 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,324 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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.
