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Philosophy – (M.A.)
University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
European Culture and Languages
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,256 - ≈ € 13,116 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Canterbury / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
This programme is designed for students who wish to broaden their study of philosophy and make a gradual transition to research. It is ideally suited to students with previous philosophical training who would like to widen their knowledge of topics, gain more training in philosophical methodology, and/or narrow down their interests of specialisation in preparation for an Mphil/PhD. The flexibility of this programme ensures that you are able to negotiate your own path of study through a range of modules which reflect the research specialisms and publications of the teaching staff who are nationally, and internationally, recognised experts in their fields.
The MA in Philosophy comprises four modules (for a total of 120 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits). You may, in consultation with the Programme Director, choose from a number of mixed undergraduate/postgraduate courses, each of which is assessed by a 4,000-word essay, which typically include: Philosophy of Mind; Wittgenstein; Philosophy of Language; Paradoxes; Philosophical Logic; Logic; Descartes-Kant; Contemporary Theory of Knowledge; Aesthetics; Political Philosophy; Philosophy of Science; Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence; Metaethics; Normative Ethics; Philosophy of Religion.
In addition, members of staff offer seminars on topics of their current research interests, available to all postgraduates as well as to other members of staff. These are available for credit to MA students, who are given supervisions and assessed by a 4,000-word essay. Past seminars have included: Wittgenstein's Lectures on the Foundations of Mathematics, Empiricism and Meaning, Crary's ‘Beyond Moral Judgment', Global Justice.
You are also able to choose from any of the courses available on the MA in Reasoning as well as the philosophy modules offered in the MA in Aesthetics. Special topics are also available from other approved MA courses in the SECL, the School of Arts and the School of Law.
Upon successful completion of the four coursework essays, you go on to prepare an 8-10,000-word dissertation on an approved topic. You work with your dissertation supervisor during the six-week summer term and have the summer to write up.
Contents
The MA in Philosophy comprises 4 modules (for a total of 120 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits). Students may, in consultation with the Programme Director, choose from a number of mixed undergraduate/graduate courses, most of which is assessed by a 4,000 word essay, which typically include:
* Philosophy of Mind
* Wittgenstein
* Philosophy of Language
* Paradoxes
* Philosophical Logic
* Logic
* Descartes-Kant
* Contemporary Theory of Knowledge
* Aesthetics
* Political Philosophy
* Philosophy of Science
* Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
* Meta-ethics
* Normative Ethics
* Philosophy of Religion
Students on the MA in Philosophy are also able to choose from any of the courses available on the MA in Reasoning as well as the Philosophy modules offered in the MA in Aesthetics. Special topics are also available from other approved MA courses in the School of European Culture and Languages, the School of Arts, and Law.
Upon successful completion of the four coursework essays, students go on to prepare an 8-10,000 word Dissertation on an approved topic. Students will work with their dissertation supervisor during the six week Summer term and have the summer to write up.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent).
English language requirements
IELTS
* 6.5 incl
* 6.0 reading
* 6.0 writing
* 5.5 listening
* 5.5 speaking
TOEFL internet-based
* 90 incl
* 22 reading
* 21 writing
* 21 listening
* 23 speaking
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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