University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina

1705 College Street, Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Philosophy asks the big questions. Answering those questions effectively requires skills including excellently reasoned argumentation; clear, persuasive writing and speaking; and careful, accurate analysis. In the Department of Philosophy, students learn these skills from the absolute best that history has to offer as well as from contemporary philosophers engaged with the challenges of today's time.  

The Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy preparing students for a wide variety of careers, graduate work and professional tracks. Every profession needs people who can communicate effectively and solve problems creatively. Graduates with these skills are sought after in fields like law, medicine and business.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

63%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5

Writing

5

Listening

5

Speaking

5

Reading

42

Writing

42

Listening

42

Speaking

42

Program Intakes

Open date

July 10, 2024

Submission deadline

April 14, 2025

Open date

July 10, 2025

Submission deadline

July 10, 2025

Open date

June 2, 2025

Submission deadline

December 2, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including an internship

Program Length

$18880 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$37116 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fees: $2,400 per year
Non-Refundable Deposit Fee: $2,000 (one-time)