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Bachelor of Philosophy Ethics, Law and Society

Vermillion, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Philosophy: Ethics, Law and Society at the University of South Dakota, Offered through the College of Arts & Sciences at the Vermillion Main Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Philosophy: Ethics
Law and Society
Analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Potential pathways include legal support and further legal education
Practice rights depend on local qualification rules. Careers and professional eligibility depend on individual qualifications and local requirements.

Curriculum

Broaden your horizons and increase the marketability of your degree by adding a specialization in ethics
Law and logic. This option allows philosophy majors
Especially those considering careers in law or public service
To be recognized officially for completing a series of classes in ethics
Politics and social issues.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with about 2.6 US GPA
Or ACT 21+ or SAT 1070+
Official transcripts
Passport
Financial ability form for I-20
English proof (TOEFL iBT 71
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105
PTE 48)

Minimum GPA

2.6

Accepted academic background

Completed (or completing before enrolment) secondary school in the US or home country, Admission based on secondary results or ACT/SAT, Official transcripts due 30 days before classes, Passport, Financial ability form for I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 71
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 48
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
Qualifications
applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,616 USD
Application fee	$21 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Vermillion Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences
Department	Department of History
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International undergraduate students may qualify for University of South Dakota merit scholarships subject to academic and applicant criteria. Amounts and renewal terms vary, Awards are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.