Philosophy, BA
Aristotle observed that all people, by nature, desire to know. Plato observed that the key to living the best possible human life is knowing how to best live. Pursuing the study of philosophy will allow you to explore, communicate and grow in knowledge of the world around you. Your time at Belmont should nurture and expand your natural curiosity and understanding.
Practically speaking, a degree in philosophy is becoming increasingly valuable in today’s job market and presents its holder with limitless opportunities. Philosophy majors acquire skills essential for professional development and advancement, including the ability to read thoughtfully, write clearly, think critically and converse meaningfully. Philosophy majors even frequently outperform other majors on grad school entrance exams like the GMAT, GRE, MCAT and LSAT. Truly, this degree produces well-rounded students who are marketable in an ever-changing job market.
Belmont’s philosophy program is even beneficial as a second major or minor, challenging you to think more deeply about your primary area of study. Philosophy is valuable to various subjects with such sub-disciplines as Philosophy of the Mind, Business Ethics, Philosophy of Art, Political Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion.
Traditionally understood, education is a preparation for life as a whole. Belmont’s Department of Philosophy provides space for you to emerge not only with better professional credentials, but also as a better citizen, a better family member, a better neighbor and generally a better human being.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Jack C. Massey Career Development Center provides access to assessments and internships and assists students with career exploration. The Massey College of Business has a strong relationship with the business community in Nashville and beyond. Our students benefit from many opportunities to explore career paths and gain experience in the real world of business through internships. During the course of an academic year, more than 100 students from the Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University participate in internships for course credit.
Handshake is a comprehensive career management software program which allows you to access online job listings; upload a resume; participate in campus recruiting; and connect with employers. You must be registered with this system and have an approved resume uploaded to apply for jobs through the system. The CDC frequently sends job alerts via email to targeted candidates based on the profile information you provide.
Focus is a self-paced career guidance tool designed to help with career planning & exploration. Focus will help you:
- Analyze your career planning status
- Assess your interests, skills, work values, personality and preferences
- Explore occupations and career paths compatible with your personal attributes
- Map out your career goals and action plans
CareerShift is a comprehensive online resource, designed to support the #1 request of job seekers: an easy to use web site to conduct and organize their job search. CareerShift's set of tools and applications provide an easy-to-use approach to crack the "hidden job market" and manage the job hunt all in one place. You can: 1) Search, store & record job listings at all publically posted websites, company websites, and newspapers and 2) Get inside contact information immediately, including email addresses, for millions of companies, even alumni, then save and manage your lists. Access by clicking word "CareerShift" above.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
While Belmont is test optional, Non U.S. Citizen applicants must satisfy one of these English language proficiency requirements before an admissions decision can be made:
- TOEFL = 80
- IELTS = 6.5
- Duolingo = 105
- SAT = 550 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or 29 Reading
- ACT = 23 English or Reading
- GCSE = C or 4 on the English language exam
- IB Diploma Programme = 5 on English A or B Language
- Oxford ELLT = 7
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English = C1 Advanced
- Cambridge Certificate of English Proficiency = C2
- Gateway English = 475
- Pearson Academic Plus = 58
- ITEP = 3.9
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
175000 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD