Bachelor of Philosophy
- Tacoma, 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
- Completion of upper secondary school with a college-preparatory curriculum
- Official transcripts translated into English
- Personal essay of at least 250 words
- Proof of English proficiency
- Academic recommendation optional
- SAT/ACT optional.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- PTE Academic 56
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Philosophy. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,760 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Studies |
| Department | Department of Arts and Humanities |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days leftProgram starts
February 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $55,760 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,161 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.0, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 115.
Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

