About Master’s Program,
The University of Mississippi Department of Philosophy and Religion offers graduate courses leading to a master’s degree in philosophy. We not only serve students who have an undergraduate major in philosophy, but also those whose philosophical interests developed late as undergraduates and who need to fill in gaps in their background.
The department is small enough to permit extensive student-faculty interaction while diverse enough to provide a broad, philosophical education. The Mississippi Philosophical Association, the department’s own Philosophy Forum Speakers Series, as well as several regional conferences provide additional opportunities for graduate students to engage with philosophers at a professional level.
Our M.A. degree can be used as a stepping stone to a wide variety of programs and careers.
Graduates from our master’s program have been admitted to Ph.D. programs in philosophy at Syracuse University, Purdue University, University of California at Irvine, University of Indiana, University of Massachusetts, University of Miami, University of Arkansas, Baylor University, Rice University, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, and King’s College.
Moreover, because our program improves students’ ability to read, write, and communicate effectively, an M.A. can also serve as an excellent foundation for legal studies, education, business, or study at a theological school or seminary.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Evidence of an awarded baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
An academic record that includes either successful completion of two undergraduate philosophy classes, or at least a 3.0 or equivalent grade-point average on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
Two (2) letters of professional recommendation, preferably from professors familiar with your academic qualifications or others familiar with your work ethic and ability to be successful in graduate school.
A sample of your recent written work that best showcases your skills as a writer and critical thinker. Writing samples should be in English and no more than 30 double-spaced pages in length. There are no specific formatting requirements. This could be a term paper, professional report, policy brief, or any other document that demonstrates language, writing, and analytic skills.
International students must demonstrate compliance with the University of Mississippi’s English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Exemptions policy.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
The Graduate School administers graduate recruiting fellowships and scholarships, dissertation fellowships and Summer Graduate Research assistantships.
The largest source of funds for graduate support is from teaching, research and graduate assistantships offered by academic departments, along with accompanying partial or full tuition scholarships and nonresident fee scholarships. More information about assistantships is given below; contact your prospective department regarding the availability of such assistantships.
Application Requirement,
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Standardized Test Scores
TOEFL/IELTS/Other accepted English Test*
Application Deadline,
Mar 15, 2025
Application Fee,
The application fee ($60 nonrefundable).
