Philosophy
GradDip Philosophy
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)
You will develop your skills of critical analysis in both speech and writing, precision and clarity in your self-expression and a much more nuanced appreciation of central philosophical questions.
- School considered in the world’s top ten for “20th Century Continental Philosophy”
- Two streams to choose from: (i) General; (ii) Contemporary European.
- Students on General stream can take classes in contemporary European philosophy, analytic philosophy and ancient philosophy
Subjects taught
Stage 1 - Option
Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception PHIL40250
Philosophy & Literature PHIL40410
The Good Society PHIL40420
The Cultural Mind PHIL40960
Consciousness, Agency & the Self PHIL40970
John Henry Newman – a philosophical prespective PHIL41240
Feminist & Gender Theory PHIL41280
Topics in Continental Philos PHIL41320
Ethics in Public Life PHIL41510
Problems from Kant PHIL41570
Moral Agency PHIL41660
Critique, Destruction & Deconstruction PHIL41810
Philosophy of Life Writing PHIL41820
Introduction to Cultural Theory
Entry requirements
This programme is intended for students with a primary degree in Philosophy, or in another degree that has significant philosophical components; an upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.
- Candidates with an upper second class honours in a postgraduate conversion course such as a Higher Diploma in Philosophy may be considered.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Application dates
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
Grad Dip Philosophy (W226)
Duration
1 Years
Attend
Full Time
Deadline
Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
Credits
60
Duration
1 year full-time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.
Fees
GradDip Philosophy (W226) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 5855
nonEU fee per year - € 13270
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.
Enrolment dates
NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.
Post Course Info
Careers & Employability
Philosophy graduates work in diverse fields including business, public-sector management, marketing and advertising, media and broadcasting, recruitment and human resources. Graduates of UCD School of Philosophy have continued to have successful academic careers in Ireland, UK and the US. Others are prominent playwrights, journalists, human-rights activists, broadcasters, film-makers and musicians.