Online Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Morality, Politics and Law)
Get program details
To learn more about this program, fill out the form below and check your email for information on next steps.
The bachelor of arts in philosophy with a concentration in morality, politics and law combines the basic analytical approaches of philosophy with an emphasis on the moral questions that arise in political theory and law. Students explore the nature of morality, political theory, legal theory and the interconnections between them.
The philosophy concentration in morality, politics and law combines the basic analytical approaches of philosophy with an emphasis on the moral questions that arise in political theory and law. The foundations of our political and legal systems are moral values, such as individual liberty, equality and justice. These are contested values, open to different understandings of their nature and implications.
Students complete philosophy courses as well as courses from disciplines related to philosophy to enrich and enliven their understanding of the intersections of morality, politics and law. This degree program is of special interest to students planning to pursue postgraduate work in law, policy or politics.
Career Opportunities
This program will provide graduates with career opportunities in law, policymaking and analysis, politics and intelligence work. For example, graduates may find employment with the U.S. Department of State, the Central Intelligence Agency or the United States Department of Justice. This undergraduate program is also an excellent preparation for law school.
The largest and most diverse unit at Arizona State University:
- Top 5 for best qualified graduates, according to Wall Street Journal.
- Top 20 for humanities research, according to the National Science Foundation
- 20,000 enrolled students, 89 undergraduate majors, 134 graduate degrees and 22 interdisciplinary schools and departments
- $115 million in research expenditures
- #1 most innovative university in the U.S.
Faculty
From Royal Society and American Academy fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members including:
- 306 Endowments
- 12 Named Chairs
- 14 Named Professorships
- 1 Pulitzer Prize Winner
- 1 MacArthur Fellow
- 3 Nobel Laureates
Related Careers
Graduates with an ASU Online Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (morality, Politics and Law) have career opportunities illustrated in the following list. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *Growth | *Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 13.6% | $80,880 | |
| 3.3% | $83,410 | |
| | $79,870 | |
| | $54,890 | |
| 11.7% | $78,620 | |
| | $79,870 | |
| 3.9% | $105,060 | |
| 0.6% | $115,140 | |
| | $48,640 | |
| 21.7% | $109,980 | |
| 5.6% | $114,970 | |
| | $87,980 | |
| 9.2% | $57,180 | |
| | not available | |
| | $20,180 | |
| 7.1% | $101,510 | |
| 3.9% | $105,060 | |
| 9.5% | $62,740 | |
| 18.8% | $95,510 | |
| 3.3% | $83,410 | |
| 26.6% | $63,490 |
Bright Outlook 
Green OccupationRequirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman | Transfer | International | Readmission
Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.
Affording College
Get program details
To learn more about this program, fill out the form below and check your email for information on next steps.
