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International Year Program (1-Semester) - Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Study Group - James Madison University Study Group - James Madison University, USA

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USD 14500

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The International Year is a great choice if you'd like to improve your English language proficiency while also benefiting from a supportive environment with dedicated faculty.

  • Dedicated academic support to prepare you for university - you will receive specialist support and teaching so that on completion of the International Year, you'll be ready to progress to degree study at JMU.
  • Graduate in four years, similar to direct entry students - studying on the International Year will allow you to complete your degree on time. 
  • Be a part of the university community from day one - JMU has a thriving community where students feel that they're part of a large, supportive family. 
  • Taught at the on-campus International Study Center (ISC) - the dedicated ISC will provide a safe, supportive environment where you can work and socialise with other international students. 

Philosophy

Grapple with the insights of great thinkers from across the world and throughout history while developing skills in critical thinking, argument analysis and cultural literacy.

We prepare graduates to meet a rapidly changing world. Students will study ancient and contemporary philosophers as they engage in rigorous debate, ask the big questions and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Students will study problems arising in contemporary movements such as analytic philosophy, existentialism and American philosophy; students will be introduced to the major subdivisions of philosophy, including logic, ethics, aesthetics, philosophy and law, philosophy of science and philosophy of religion.

The major in philosophy empowers students to analyze diverse worldviews and value systems. In a world that is increasingly pluralistic, ideologically driven and globally connected, skills in critical thinking and cross-cultural understanding are more important than ever. Our students apply this degree to a wide variety of career fields.

Students choose from two concentrations: general philosophy and interdisciplinary philosophy. The interdisciplinary concentration allows students to count relevant courses in another field toward the major and is a particularly good fit for students choosing philosophy as a second major.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024, Aug 2025, May 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Scholarships

    University Level Program Initial Scholarship Amount Years 2-4 Scholarship Provider
    James Madison University Undergraduate International Year $3,000 to $8,000 $5,000 (3.0 GPA) Study Group – IY JMU – Years 2-4
    Direct Admission $5,000 (3.0 GPA) $5,000 (2.5 GPA) JMU

     

    University Level Program Maximum Scholarship
    James Madison University Undergraduate International Year (1 Semester) Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $4,000 USD)
    International Year (2 Semesters) Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $8,000)
    International Year (3 Semesters) Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $12,000 USD)
    IEP (1 Semester) + International Year (3 Semesters) Up to $4,000 USD / semester for 3 IY semesters
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