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M.A. Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science
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 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.
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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.
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 (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
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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