Philosophy : PgCert

Lancaster University

Postgraduate

In Lancaster

£ 2,830 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Lancaster

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The PgCert provides you with an opportunity to study at postgraduate level even if you are not initially considering pursuing an entire MA programme. The course can be taken as a stand-alone qualification, where you can focus on a particular area, or you can progress onto the relevant MA programme.

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Location

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Lancaster (Lancashire)
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Lancaster University, LA1 4YW

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This programme aims to provide you with a secure knowledge of the major theories, concepts and issues relating to Philosophy in a variety of intellectual traditions and historical and contemporary contexts. You will gain a systematic understanding of a range of debates and discussions raised by past and present approaches to the philosophical reflection. In addition, the PgCert will equip you with the necessary skills appropriate to evaluating, analysing and interpreting both academic and practitioner approaches to Philosophy.

A good second class degree, or equivalent, in any subject. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of standard qualifications. Students not meeting the standard entry qualifications may be asked to write a 3,000 word essay to demonstrate their academic abilities.

IELTS: Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5

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Subjects

  • Philosophy
  • Debates
  • Methods
  • Paternalism
  • Autonomy
  • Consent
  • Social Philosophy
  • Political
  • Philosophy of mental disorder
  • Mental Disorder
  • Religion and Philosophy

Course programme

You will study a range of modules as part of your course, some examples of which are listed below.

Core

    • What is Philosophy? Methods, Aims, Debates

Optional

    • Paternalism, autonomy and consent
    • Seminar in Moral, Political, and Social Philosophy
    • Philosophy of mental disorder
    • Sources of Indian Religion and Philosophy

Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.

Additional information

Overseas Fee £5,850

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