Philosophy – (M.A.)

Reflecting its status as one of the top 10 universities in the UK (according to the 2011 Times, Independent and Guardian University Guides) Lancaster University is firmly committed to postgraduate study, demonstrated by its lively and cosmopolitan Graduate School of nearly 3,000 students. People come to study, and teach, at Lancaster from all over the world - about 90 different nationalities are represented on campus. Lancaster offers a safe, attractive and well designed campus, with a purpose-built graduate college situated in close proximity to some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside.

PPR is part of an exceptionally strong Arts and Social Sciences Faculty at Lancaster University with a large number of leading scholars attracting a lively and diverse postgraduate intake. In PPR we have over 35 academic staff applying world class expertise to understanding and solving some of the 21st century’s major challenges in the areas of Politics, International Relations, Philosophy and Religious Studies.

The MA programmes in PPR are based upon - depending on the specific programme - a combination of advanced level taught courses, self-directed supervised study, and a substantial dissertation. They are usually taken full-time over one year, but may also be taken on a part-time basis over two years. The MA is a widely recognised qualification in its own right, providing advanced training beyond first degree level, and also prepares students for the more intensive research of the PhD programme.