Philosophy (MA)

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General Admission Contact
The New School for Social Research
Office of Admission
72 Fifth Avenue, 1st floor
New York, NY 10011
212.229.5600 or 800.523.5411
SocialResearchAdmit@newschool.edu

Admission Liaison
PhilLiaison@newschool.edu

Department of Philosophy
6 East 16th Street, room 1015A
New York, NY 10003
212.229.5707 x3078

Mailing Address
79 Fifth Ave, room 1015A
New York, NY 10003

Chair
Jay Bernstein

Senior Secretary
Despina Dontas

Student Advisors
MA: Nima Abkenar at nimaabkenar@newschool.edu
PhD: Bryan Doniger at phiphdadv@newschool.edu

2026-27 Philosophy Student Handbook

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The MA in Philosophy is a 30-credit program providing students with advanced training in the history of philosophy and in central areas of current philosophical inquiry. The program offers an optional specialized minor in Psychoanalysis.

The MA prepares graduates for academic and professional careers and for further study and research at the doctoral level.

  • DegreeMaster of Arts (MA)
  • Credits30 credits
  • FormatFull-time or part-time, on-campus
  • Duration2 years (full-time)
  • Start TermFall or Spring

   

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