Philosophy - MA

Core Module:

• All MA Philosophy students will take Research Methods.

Optional Modules:

This programme has optional modules to choose from to allow you to achieve the required credits to successfully complete the award. In addition to your core module, you will be able to select 100 CATS (5 modules) from our extensive range of modules; to promote breadth of knowledge, you’ll be expected to take at least one module from three different areas of Philosophy:

• Theoretical Philosophy (including Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language or Logic)
• Value Theory (modules covering topics in Ethics, Aesthetics, or Political Philosophy)
• History of Philosophy

Teaching:

On this course you will follow a programme of taught modules making up 120 CATS (academic credits), followed by a 10,000 word dissertation worth 60 CATS. Our modules are generally 20 CATS, so you will cover 6 modules - although your exact pathway will depend on your selection of optional modules as detailed above. We offer a wide range of optional modules reflecting the great breadth of research areas we have in our department, so you will be able to tailor your course to your interests and aspirations.

Assessment:

Full-time students will undertake taught modules and submit assessed essays for these during the academic terms. You will also begin planning your dissertation and generally you will undertake your supervision sessions for this with your agreed supervisor during the summer term. As long as you pass your taught components, you will then focus on completion of your MA dissertation in the summer months of July and August.