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Overview
The Continental Philosophy program offered by Staffordshire University guides students through the work of key philosophers in the European tradition including Kant, Nietzsche, Heidegger and Foucault. You’ll gain a broad knowledge and understanding of philosophy, learning from our experienced staff. The course is taught and assessed entirely online, giving you the freedom to study anytime, anywhere.
The Continental (or European) tradition is the most influential branch of philosophical enquiry. It provides essential knowledge for the study of social, cultural, political, media, literary or art theory.
We welcome anyone studying simply out of interest and a passion for the subject, but also those working towards a specific career. You may also wish to study as preparation for a PhD.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
The programme comprises the modules: Transcendence and the Body, Phenomenology and Ontology and Knowledge and Politics.
You’ll also take a research topic in Continental Philosophy which will vary from year to year depending on the research activity and interests of your tutors.
You’ll develop your philosophical interests in a supervised research project.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 13 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Philosophy & Ethics View 43 other Masters in Philosophy & Ethics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
You’ll need an undergraduate degree in Philosophy, 2:1 or higher (or equivalent), or an appropriate level of interest and relevant experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
7246 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7850 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 13 months. -
EU/EEA
7246 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7850 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 13 months.
Part-time distance learning - £2,610 per year of study
Funding
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