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Bachelor of Philosophy
San Francisco State University
- San Francisco, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A one-year research master's in Philosophy completed through an independent supervised thesis.
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
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Philosophy in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in philosophy in research master concepts
- Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Project Assistant
- Program Coordinator
Curriculum
- Independent research project in Philosophy guided by a supervisor
- Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
- And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion equal to 12 years of schooling with a 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) in academic courses after grade 9 and English proficiency; transfers need a 2.00 college GPA and 60+ units for upper division; impacted majors may require more.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion equal to US high school (12 years), qualified to enter a university at home; transfers need 2.00 college GPA (60+ units for upper division); impacted majors may require more
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 45
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,128 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal & Creative Arts |
| Department | Philosophy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Scholarships
12987 scholarships connected to this program.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,128 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $34,776 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 45, IELTS Academic 6.
12987 scholarships are connected to this program.

