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Nature – (M.A.)
University Wales Lampeter
Department of Philosophy
| Application Deadline: | any time of the year | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,034 - ≈ € 12,567 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lampeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | January, April, October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University Wales Lampeter
The Nature pathway is a distance-learning MA programme designed for those looking to develop their understanding of the natural world from philosophical, anthropological, and theological perspectives. However one does not need a background in philosophy, anthropology or theology to take this pathway - it is suitable for anyone with an interest in nature and our responsibilities towards it. If you wish to deepen your understanding of the natural world in ways not normally possible outside the academic context, this pathway is for you.
This programme will invite you to consider a broad range of topics connected with nature, for example the charge that current attitudes towards non-human creatures involve a form of 'speciesism' that is akin to racism, the question of whether nature can be said to have an 'intrinsic' value, and what kind of responsibilities we may have towards it, and the significance that religious beliefs may have to our understanding of nature and of our place in it.
Also of great relevance are the complexities of human interactions with the environment, the links between cultural and environmental change and the question of how the values and lives of hunter-gatherers, pastoralists, agriculturalists, and sub-groups within industrialised countries create differing priorities in the use and management of resources.
The MA in Nature may be taken on either a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students should aim to complete the programme in no more than two years, part-time students in no more than five years.
Contents
The MA is divided into two parts:
* Part I: The taught element. A series of modules assessed by extended essays.
* Part II: The dissertation. A dissertation of 20,000 words.
Part I: The taught element
Students choose 120 credits-worth of modules from the following list (all modules are 20 credits except where indicated):
* Writing Philosophy [module code: MATP0620]
* Environmental Philosophy [module code: MANA0120]
* Human and animal interactions in anthropological perspective [module code: MANTH2020]
* Environmental Anthropology [module code: MANTH0620]
* Reincarnation, Rebirth and Philosophy [module code: MASR0320]
* Souls, Selves and Death [module code: MCLA0620]
* Ancient Medicine [module code: MCLA5920]
* Nature and Aesthetics [module code: MANA0220]
Further modules will become available in time. If there are particular topics that you would like to study, let us know: we will try to give priority to areas for which there is a strong demand. Aside from the module choices listed above, students are free to choose up to 40 credits-worth of modules from any other UWL Master's programme, with the permission of the relevant programme director. You can find details of all the available modules by looking at the web pages for each programme on the UWL website.
In order to progress to Part Two a student must pass modules worth 120 credits at Part One. The pass mark for each module taken is 40%.
Part Two: The dissertation
Students proceed to the dissertation on passing Part One of the MA. This involves the writing of a 20,000-word essay on a theme relevant to the MA programme, under the guidance of a member of the teaching staff. When you are ready to begin work on the dissertation you should discuss possible topics of interest with a member of the teaching staff - either the programme co-ordinator or a member of staff you know to have interests in the general area in which you plan to work. You must get approval for the title, and overall theme, of your dissertation before you proceed to detailed work on it.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
An MA is a postgraduate course, so candidates will be expected to have a good first degree, or some equivalent professional experience. If we have any doubts about your ability to succeed on the MA, perhaps because of your non-traditional background, we may ask you to submit a short piece of written work as part of the entry procedure.
International students applying for study at postgraduate level will normally be required to show evidence of sufficient command of the English language to be able to follow their course, undertake research and produce writing without major linguistic difficulties. For example, this is usually the Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Certificate, IELTS minimum score of 6.5, TOEFL minimum score of 575.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
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