The Philosophy Department offers programs of advanced coursework and individual research leading to the MA and the PhD degrees. Our programs allow students latitude in pursuing their interests, but are designed to emphasize the Department’s principal areas of strength.
The graduate programs at UGA are flexible and provide you with a strong basis for a career in academia or outside of it. Recent graduates have tenure track or permanent jobs at a range of places including the University of North Georgia, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Concordia College, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Clayton State University, and Georgia College and State University. Outside of academia, our graduates work in consulting, the Law School Admissions Council, charitable organizations, and with their own start-ups.”
Graduate Degree Programs
Detailed information about our graduate degrees including the MA and PhD degrees.
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How to apply
Find application procedures for both the MA and PhD programs
Graduate Courses & Course Schedules
See all course descriptions and up to date course schedules
Syllabi
Access syllabi for current and past Philosophy courses.
Graduate Student Handbook
The handbook outlines current complete degree requirements for a graduate degree in Philosophy from UGA.
Graduate Student Events
Find out about events that are of interest to graduate level students
Current Graduate Students
See a listing of our current graduate students
Philosophy Graduate Student Association (PGSA)
The PSGA represents graduate students' interests, facilitates professional development, promotes philosophical discourse, and hosts regular events.
The Gittler Fellowship
Established by Dr. Gittler with a posthumous gift from his estate, the Joseph Bertram Gittler Fellowship is a dissertation completion fellowship for philosophy graduate students who have been admitted to candidacy.
Assistantship Application
Current graduate students seeking an assistantship should submit this application by January 15 to be considered for a Fall semester funding.
Interdisciplinary Programs
Several unique opportunities for interdisciplinary study that are often of interest to students in philosophy are available. These are Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Ethics, and Women's Studies.
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PhD Placement
See where our PhD's landed after graduation
Careers
Several career academic, private, and public pathway resources
