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Master of Philosophy

California State University - Long Beach

  • Long Beach, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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California State University - Long Beach campus

About the program

A one-year research master's in Philosophy completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • 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

  • Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (three-year degrees reviewed)
  • good standing
  • transcripts showing at least six semesters
  • minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester units (3.0 recommended); the department makes the final decision and may require more (GPA
  • GRE or GMAT).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent (3-year degrees reviewed for equivalency); good standing; transcripts with at least 6 semesters; department makes final decision

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 169
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Typically
  • a passport
  • prior degree certificate
  • academic transcripts
  • English proficiency evidence if required
  • and a statement of purpose
  • a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

  1. Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Philosophy. Prepare prior degree records
  2. academic transcripts
  3. identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
  4. references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,000 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$200 USD

Program details

CampusLong Beach
Faculty or schoolCollege of Liberal Arts
DepartmentPhilosophy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship notePotential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Mar 2027

    122 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.