Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy faculty members have strengths in political and social philosophy (including feminism and philosophy of race); philosophy of mind; philosophy of science; philosophy of language, ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics and epistemology; and continental philosophy (including Nietzsche and phenomenology).
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Degree Offerings
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Application Requirements
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Contact the Department
Questions about your application?
Contact us:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Bendetson Hall
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-3395
gradadmissions@tufts.edu
M.A. in Philosophy
The Master of Arts (M.A.) program offered by the philosophy department is perennially among the highest-ranked of its kind in the United States. It has a strong record of placing its students in the excellent Ph.D. programs in philosophy. The program is ideal for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in philosophy but whose undergraduate preparation in the subject might not qualify them for competitive doctoral programs.
Faculty
Application Deadline
Fall: January 15
Application Requirements
> Application fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal statement
> The GRE requirement is suspended for the Fall 2021 admissions cycle.
> Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
> Transcripts
> Three letters of recommendation
> Writing sample
- While each application is evaluated holistically, an important part of a successful application is the writing sample. The ideal writing sample is a piece of your writing that best manifests your philosophical capacities. It need not be a philosophy paper. The ideal length of a writing sample is about 15 pages, double-spaced. More than 20 pages is probably too long, while 10 is probably too short.
For more information, visit the Department of Philosophy.
For questions about this program, including scholarships and assistantships, please contact the graduate program director, Christiana Olfert.
Department of Philosophy
222 Miner Hall
Medford, MA 02155
Office: 617.627.3230
philosophy@tufts.edu