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M.A. Philosophy
University of Birmingham
| Application deadline: | None, but early application advised |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Part-time, Full-time |
Description
On this programme you will study a wide range of topics including ethics, metaethics and global ethics;epistemology and metaphysics; mind, language and action; and the philosophy of health and happiness.You will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available.
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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.
In addition to the dissertation, you take a research skills module and select options from:
* Philosophy of Language
* Philosophy of Cognitive Science
* Philosophy of Mind
* Ethics
* Metaphysics
* Epistemology
* Other relevant M-level modules offered by the department of Philosophy (including the Centre for the Study of Global Ethics) and other departments
You will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available. Topics include: ethics, metaethics and global ethics; epistemology and metaphysics; mind, language and action; and the philosophy of health and happiness.
Requirements
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 (Theology, Politics, etc.) 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
English Language Requirements
| CAE score: | 80(Grade C) |
Funding
Scholarships may be available. See for information on funding collated by the Department of Philosophy. Alternatively email sfo@contacts.bham.ac.uk|
International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government
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