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Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield campus — Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 46,600
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

As a Philosophy major at Sacred Heart, learners will gain the ability to clarify and solve problems in any professional field, and probe into deeper questions about the human person, existence, God, and the lived human experience. The Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at Sacred Heart provides students with the place and the tools to reflect on many of the profound questions that humanity has asked and pursued over the centuries. A rigorous curriculum covers the major branches of philosophy including logic, epistemology, ethics, anthropology, and metaphysics, among others. A broad range of elective courses cover topics on historical movements, great philosophical figures of the past and present, perennial philosophical themes, and contemporary issues. In the Philosophy program, graduates will also: Benefit from small class sizes taught by accomplished full-time faculty who have degrees from top philosophy programs, are active in the field, and are highly accessible to students. Enhance their logical and critical thinking skills Develop original philosophical reasoning and critique. Be able to explain and critically engage with influential theories of ethics, knowledge, metaphysics, and social and political philosophy. Advance their written communication skills, using original research and argumentation. Demonstrate oral communication skills in conversation and presentation on philosophy-related topics. Have the opportunity to complete an internship, participate in research opportunities, and serve as a teaching assistant and/or tutor.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 46,600
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Fairfield campus

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

5151 Park Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart University is a Catholic, private, coeducational, residential four-year liberal arts institution granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. SHU is the first lay-led Catholic university in the United States and the second-largest Catholic university in New England. Sacred Heart University was founded on a mission to bring social justice to a broken world, and since their inception, they have been – continually and increasingly – committed to the realization of that goal – both within themselves and the greater community. The Princeton Review's 2022 guideb...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.