Doctor of Philosophy Major in Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy Major in Philosophy is a PhD program taught at University of Santo Tomas, Philippines. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Doctor of Philosophy major in Philosophy at the University of Santo Tomas trains students through prerequisite courses in Philosophy of the Human Person, Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas and Thomism, and Philosophy of Values. Students then complete dissertation writing and written comprehensive exams, along with specialization and cognate learning within the curriculum.

Program requirements include Pre-Requisite Courses, Core Courses, Specialization Courses, Cognate Courses, Written Comprehensive Exams, and Dissertation Writing I, Dissertation Writing II, and Dissertation Writing III. The curriculum totals 57 units, including 9 prerequisite units, 18 core units, 12 specialization units, and 6 cognate units.

Modules

• Philosophy of the Human Person
• Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas and Thomism
• Philosophy of Values
• Dissertation Writing I
• Dissertation Writing II
• Dissertation Writing III
• Ashvagosha and Nagarjuna
• Buddhist Philosophy
• Confucian Philosophy
• Confucius and Mencius
• Filipino Philosophy I
• Filipino Philosophy II

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Philosophy Major in Philosophy at University of Santo Tomas for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Santo Tomas.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Santo Tomas as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Philosophy Major in Philosophy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.ust.edu.ph/academics/programs/doctor-of-philosophy-major-in-philosophy

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Philippines. See Philippines scholarships.