Applying for a Philosophy or Liberal Studies Master

Graduate School
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<p>I have a Bachelors degree from an art school that offers grades such as low pass or high pass. That being said, my grades come to an average between pass and high pass. My question is then, what philosophy / liberal Studies Masters programs should I apply to that I would have a reasonable chance of getting into? I can't afford anything too expensive and am willing to attend a not so prestigous school with the goal of getting good enough grades to transfer to a good PHD program in philosphy or literature. I'm an American, but am willing to apply to Canadian and English schools.</p>

<p>Also, I have been contemplating applying to undergraduate schools as a last resort, since it seems like a great majority of Master programs are extreemly selective when it comes to the philosophy department. Would this be a good idea?</p>

<p>P.S. I am using my brother's account so those of who know this screen name should know that this is a different person.</p>

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<p>Jerome's brother,</p>

<p>First, I'd advise you to stay away from "liberal studies" masters programs. These programs generally do not serve as "feeders" to PhD programs. They are more often geared to students who do not intend to pursue anything past the Masters. Ever. </p>

<p>In terms of philosophy programs, no one can advise you without knowing your subfield of intended specialization. Grad school is all about increasing levels of specialization in a particular field of study, and admission is all about "fit" with faculty subfields of expertise. (You would do well to read closely the Grad School 101 thread above in this forum.)</p>

<p>Having said that, you should visit this website for some solid beginning information.
<a href="http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/maprog.asp%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/maprog.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Best wishes to you.</p>