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    Master of Arts in Philosophy

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    Charlottesville, USMAIn-person1 year
    $55,468.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    10%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Virginia-Main Campus is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Charlottesville, US. Tuition is $55,468.

    About the program

    The program requires 30 credits of graduate-level coursework including a minimum of 24 graded credits and completion of a qualifying paper.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Dec 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Department of Philosophy does not require a minimum score; instead, we weigh this information as part of the applicant’s overall profile.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 (with sectional minimums of 22 in speaking and writing, and 23 in reading and listening)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,396.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Virginia-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Virginia-Main Campus is $55,468 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Virginia-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Virginia-Main Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Virginia-Main Campus take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Virginia-Main Campus is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Virginia-Main Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: B average
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Virginia-Main Campus?
    Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Virginia-Main Campus reports an acceptance rate of approximately 10%.