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Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science – (M.A.)
University of Birmingham
School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion
| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,313 - ≈ € 14,088 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
On this programme you will explore issues in philosophy of the cognitive sciences, the nature of intentionality, physicalism, philosophical issues concerning rationality and interpretation, and consciousness. You will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers and cognitive scientists, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available.
Like the MPhil(B)|, MA programmes involve both taught modules and a dissertation. However MAs incorporate more formal coursework than the MPhil(B), and MA dissertations are less substantial (circa 12,000 words, as opposed to 20,000). MA programmes can also be treated as preparatory for the PhD. MA students are assigned a mentor and a supervisor, and attend formal teaching and training sessions.
Apart from the difference in weighting of coursework-to-dissertation noted above, the main distinction of the MA programmes is the inclusion in most of them of elements provided by other departments, promoting an interdisciplinary approach.
Contents
In addition to the dissertation, students take three philosophy modules:
* Research Skills and Methods for MA students
* Philosophy of Mind
* Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Students also pursue 40 credits of cognitive science modules in the School of Psychology, or in the School of Computer Science.
Postgraduate students will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers and cognitive scientists, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available. Students will be able to explore issues in the following areas: philosophy of the cognitive sciences; the nature of intentionality; physicalism; philosophical issues concerning rationality and interpretation; consciousness.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
At least an upper second-class Honours degree in Philosophy (or a Joint Honours degree of which Philosophy is a component). Candidates with degrees in other relevant subjects (eg, Psychology) are also encouraged to apply.
· IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
· TOEFL IBT 93 with no less than 20 in any band
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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