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MA Philosophy
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
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.

The programme is suitable for those who have studied some philosophy as part of a university BA degree, and who would like the opportunity to continue their studies in a much more focused environment with like-minded peers and with more support from experienced staff.

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.

Duration

1 Year Full-Time, 2 Years Part-Time.

Careers or further progression

Career Opportunities
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.

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Further enquiries

Contact Name: Margaret Brady
Contact Number:+353 (0)1716 8186

Subjects taught

About a dozen modules are offered in any one academic year, and students of the MA in Philosophy must complete six of them, comprising 60 credits. There are some restrictions on module choice, depending on which stream you are enrolled in; in the General stream, any six can be chosen.

While it is recommended that full-time students take three modules in each semester, it is up to the student. Students must then complete the dissertation by the end of August, and this will be worth 30 credits.

Stage 1 - Core
Dissertation
PHIL40030

Stage 1 - Option

Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception
PHIL40250

Philosophy & Literature
PHIL40410

Philosophy of the Emotions
PHIL40430

Autonomy as a Philosophical Problem
PHIL40840

Consciousness, Agency & the Self
PHIL40970

Living Well: Aristotle's Ethics & Politics
PHIL41000

Phenomenology: Selected Rdgs
PHIL41230

John Henry Newman – a philosophical prespective
PHIL41240

Feminist & Gender Theory
PHIL41280

Topics in Continental Philos
PHIL41320

Personal Identity in Early Modern Philosophy
PHIL41410

Philosophy of Hedonism & Death
PHIL41420

Heidegger: On Truth and Justice
PHIL41430

Critiquing Scientific Inferenc
PHIL41440

The Myth of the Given
PHIL41450

Application date

Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

The following entry routes are available:

MA Philosophy FT (W021)
Duration 1 Years
Attendance Full Time
Deadline Rolling *

MA Philosophy PT (W181)
Duration 2 Years
Attendance Part Time
Deadline Rolling *

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

Enrolment and start dates

Next Intake: 2018/2019 September

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Key information

Qualification letters: 
MA
Qualifications: 
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Attendance Types: 
Part time
Counties: 
Dublin
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