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UCLA Graduate Division

Admission Contact Information, Deadlines and Requirements

 

 Program Name

Philosophy

 

 Major Code

0651 

 Address

321 Dodd Hall
Box 951451
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1451 

 Phone

(310) 206-1356 

 Email

philcounselor@humnet.ucla.edu  

 Website

www.philosophy.ucla.edu/ 

 Leading to the degree of

M.A., Ph.D.

The Philosophy department admits only those who plan to earn the Ph.D. degree. The M.A. degree may be earned while completing requirements for the Ph.D. 

 Admission Limited to

Fall 

 Deadline to apply

January 10th 

 GRE (General and/or Subject)

GRE: General (the subject test in Philosophy is not required) 

 Letters of Recommendation

3, on the official forms 

 
 Other Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit sample work, and a statement of purpose.

Applicants expecting to be out of town during March or the first half of April should provide a telephone number (or numbers) where they may be reached.

Philosophy, Ph.D./Law, J.D.

The Philosophy department and the School of Law offer a concurrent degree program whereby students may pursue the Doctor of Philosophy and the Juris Doctor degrees at the same time. For admission, applicants are required to satisfy the regular admission requirements of both schools. Applications may be submitted simultaneously, or current students in one program may elect to apply for the concurrent program. Applicants interested in the program should contact the Philosophy department and the School of Law.