Philosophy (MA)

A full account of degree requirements and procedures is contained in the Philosophy student handbook.

To earn the MA in Philosophy, a student must complete a total of 30 credits with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

In order to be admitted to the PhD program, students must:

• Complete 18 credits and have no incomplete coursework
• Achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.7 in their coursework
• Take and pass an oral examination in two or more of the required five topic areas designated

The sequential Bachelor's-Master's (BAMA) program allows qualified New School undergraduate students to complete two degrees in as little as five years while saving up to 75 percent on tuition costs. Through the program, students delve deep into subjects they care about, gain expertise early on in their education, and improve their job prospects with a graduate degree.

Every Master of Arts program at NSSR is paired with related New School bachelor’s programs, with established pathways and timelines for students to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The following undergraduate programs are paired with the NSSR Philosophy MA program:

• Liberal Arts (BA or BS) through Lang or BPATS
• Philosophy (BA)

To learn more, visit the Bachelor’s-Master’s program page. Interested undergraduates should talk with their undergraduate advisors about specific BAMA requirements for their programs and application information and deadlines.