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Philosophical Studies – (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 Philosophical Studies pathway is a distance-learning MA programme designed for those with a broad interest in traditional philosophical areas such as mind and body, ethics, philosophy of religion, and the meaning of life.
The pathway is suitable both for those with a first degree in Philosophy and for those with a limited philosophical background, or a background in a related discipline. If you wish to broaden your acquaintance with, and understanding of, philosophy as it is practiced in the English speaking world today, this pathway is for you.
The MA in Philosophical Studies 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):
* The Philosophy of Philosophy [module code: MAPS0620]
* Writing Philosophy [module code: MATP0620]
* Hume´s An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding [module code: MATP0720]
* Kant and German Idealism [module code: MAEP0420]
* Heidegger's Being and Time [module code: MAEP0620]
* Mind and Body in Descartes and Wittgenstein (20 or 40 credits) [module code: MABP0520/40]
* Environmental Philosophy [module code: MANA0120]
* Moral Philosophy [module code: MAWR0120]
* Ending Lives [module code: MAPS0220]
* Beginning Lives [module code: MAPS0320]
* The Meaning of Life [module code: MAPS0520]
* Philosophy of Religion [module code: MASR1120]
* Reincarnation, Rebirth and Philosophy [module code: MASR0320]
* 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. A first degree in Philosophy is not a requirement. The MA is designed for students whose experience of Philosophy is more limited, or more distant. A first degree in a related discipline, such as Religious Studies, would be an excellent preparation for the MA; but applications from candidates with other qualifications will always be given serious consideration. Many people whose experience is an ideal preparation for further study in this area 'disqualify' themselves by suspecting they are not qualified to apply. Please contact us to discuss the matter.
You will see on the application form that we ask for two academic references. Don't be alarmed by this if you have been away from academia for a long time. What we really need is two references telling us about you. 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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