Bachelor of Philosophy
California State University, Northridge
- Northridge, 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: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- Freshmen: secondary-school completion with official transcripts and English translations
- Transfer: college work with 2.0 GPA and required basic-skills courses
- Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement and passport copy
- Additional academic criteria: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- CSUN converts international GPAs. Transfer: 2.0 overall.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 on new scale)
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
How to apply
- Review the Philosophy admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,632 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Northridge |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities |
| Department | Philosophy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Philosophy. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Scholarships
Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Philosophy. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,632 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,297 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 on new scale), PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 95.
Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Philosophy. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.