At University of South Florida in Tampa, United States, PhD in Philosophy is offered as a doctorate in Philosophy & Ethics programme. It carries 82.0 credits (credit hours (post-baccalaureate)).
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Philosophy & Ethics
Credits: 82.0 (credit hours (post-baccalaureate))
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Philosophy doctoral program in the College of Arts and Sciences seeks to develop educators and researchers who understand philosophy deeply and know its history widely. It is open to many schools of thought, from analytic to continental, historical and literary, and offers a philosophy and religion concentration.
Candidates provide letters of recommendation, a philosophy writing sample, GRE scores and a short statement of their philosophical interests, besides satisfying the university's admission and English proficiency requirements. Coursework includes core requirements, a general course or concentration option, electives and dissertation credit, spread across a post-bachelor's course of study.
Prospective students can find contacts, deadlines, delivery details and the full curriculum for the Ph.D. in the 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog, and should review them together with the university's general graduate admission policies before applying.
Students interested in this degree are encouraged to contact the department directly with questions about fit, funding and timelines.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Three letters of recommendation; ten-page philosophy writing sample; GRE scores; statement of philosophical interests.
