Durham , Englandasdasds , United Kingdom
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Overview
The Philosophy course offered by Durham University includes research training and allows you to write a substantial dissertation on a topic you wish to pursue at PhD level. Our staff members have expertise in a very wide range of areas, so there is considerable flexibility over choice of dissertation topic. Modules are taught via group seminars and one-to-one tutorials.
The programme
The Taught MA in Philosophy provides the opportunity for in-depth engagement with areas of philosophy in which the Durham department has internationally recognised expertise. In the process, you will develop critical abilities and independent research skills that prepare you for further postgraduate study in Philosophy and for a wide range of careers where such skills are highly prized.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Ancient Philosophers on Necessity, Fate and Free Will
- Forms After Plato
- Science and The Enlightenment
- Philosophical Issues in Science and Medicine
- Philosophy and Religion
- Current Issues in Metaphysics
- Current Issues in Ethics
- Gender Theory and Feminist Philosophy
- Phenomenology and The Sciences of Mind
- Current Issues in Aesthetics and Theory of Art
- Ethics, Medicine and History
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Philosophy & Ethics View 186 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
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92
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). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 62
Other requirements
General requirements
A typical 2:1 classification or higher at undergraduate level or equivalent qualification with a substantial philosophy component.
Admission Criteria for Research Focus on Science, Medicine and Society:- A 2:1 classification or higher at undergraduate level or equivalent qualification with a substantial philosophy component or other appropriate component, for example science-related subjects.
- At least one example of written work on a philosophical theme (up to 5,000 words).
Tuition Fee
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International
20000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 20000 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
9000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9000 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Part-time fee:
- UK/EU: £5,000.00 per year
- International non-EU Student £11,000.00 per year
Funding
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