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    Philosophy MA

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    Santa Cruz, USMAIn-person2 years
    $30,102.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    3
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    $140.00
    App fee

    Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is a 45-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Santa Cruz, US. Tuition is $30,102.

    About the program

    The program requires nine graduate seminars including breadth courses in metaphysics/epistemology, history of philosophy, and moral philosophy, plus a logic competency exam and a master's paper defended before a faculty committee.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min For those choosing to take the TOEFL iBT (including the TOEFL iBT Home Edition*) the following scores are the minimum allowed by UC Santa Cruz for admission qualifications... 4.0 for all other programs. [Note: Philosophy falls under 'all other programs' as it is not listed in the higher requirement categories like STEM fields.] 89 [total, implied for non-STEM]. Any international students who wish to be considered for Teaching Assistant opportunities must score a 5.0 (pre-2026 score of 26) or higher on the Spoken Word portion of the TOEFL iBT.
    IELTS
    required
    Min For those choosing to take the IELTS Academic (in-person and online versions), a minimum overall score of 7 from the IELTS test is required for admission.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,904.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is $30,102 across 45 required credits.
    Is Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz online or in-person?
    Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is offered in-person.
    How long does Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz take to complete?
    Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz is structured around 2 years and 45 credits.
    How large is the Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz cohort?
    Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz typically enrolls around 3 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz?
    Post-completion work rights for Philosophy MA at University of California-Santa Cruz: 12 months OPT (US)