Overview

Within the Western Marxism and Translation programme from University of Essex , you will study at a world-leading centre for Western Marxism, with modules focused on the Frankfurt School, and Western Marxist critiques of capitalism. You will also benefit from the excellent translation modules and expertise available at Essex.

To cap off your studies, you will – with the help of individual supervision by both a subject expert and a translation expert – translate a not-yet-translated source from Western Marxism and write a scholarly commentary on it. This will place you in an excellent position to pursue an academic career (or another career in research or teaching).

Your future

Many of our philosophy graduates embark on doctoral study after finishing their MA. We offer supervision for PhDs in a range of fields including:

Continental philosophy

Critical social theory

History of philosophy

Applied ethics

Our graduates have also gone into careers in law, the media, local administration, HM Revenue and Customs, and top jobs in the Civil Service.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Specialised Translation

Capitalism and its Critics

The Frankfurt School

Phenomenology and Existentialism

Philosophy and Aesthetics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-02 00:00:00

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More details

There is not currently a deadline to apply; however, courses may stop taking applications once full.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy Translation & Interpreting View 137 other Masters in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in one of the following subjects:

Archaeology

Anthropology

Art History

Foreign Languages (must include an essay-writing component)

History

Literature (must include at least one module in Philosophy or Marxism)

Marxism

Philosophy

Politics

Sociology

We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Tuition Fee

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International

22750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22750 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10500 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time

Home/UK fee: £5,250 per year

International fee: £11,375 per year

Living costs for Colchester

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Colchester

Funding

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