Philosophy (Postgraduate Certificate)

Birkbeck, University of London

Master

In London

£ 2,940 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

This Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophy is ideal if you want to develop a grounding in philosophy, but are not yet ready to commit to an MA. It is very well suited to people with busy schedules.

You will study the central philosophical questions - in metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy and the theory of knowledge - and have the opportunity to delve deeper into more specific philosophical topics, based on your own interests. You will also develop your ability to write clearly, think critically and argue philosophically about some of the deepest questions in the Western philosophical tradition.

The programme provides you with the chance to engage in seminar discussions with your fellow students and the opportunity to study with leading philosophers in their fields.

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Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates go in to careers in management, politics, recruitment and journalism. Possible professions include further/higher education lecturer, secondary school teacher, or Civil Service fast streamer. This degree can also be useful in becoming a local government officer, marketing executive, or recruitment consultant.

At least a second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, not necessarily in philosophy.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

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Subjects

  • Science Philosophy
  • Aristotle
  • Ancient Philosophy
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Epistemology
  • Modern Philosophy
  • Political Philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Ethics
  • Metaphysics

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

If you have studied philosophy at undergraduate level, you can follow the 'standard' route, which involves choosing four specialist option modules from a wide range covering a number of philosophical topics.

If you haven't studied philosophy at undergraduate level, you can choose to take the 'Conversion' route through the programme. You take one compulsory module, Introduction to Philosophy, which covers four core areas of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and political philosophy. This module meets two evenings a week. You then choose two specialist option modules.

CONVERSION ROUTE COMPULSORY MODULE
  • Introduction to Philosophy
INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES
  • Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (level 7, 15 credits)
  • Aristotle's Biology (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • Art and Value (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • Berkeley and Leibniz
  • Epistemology (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • Ethics (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • Evolution and Philosophy
  • Fiction and Language
  • Kant and German Idealism (level 7, 15 credits)
  • Metaethics: the foundations of morality and ethical thought (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • Metaphysics (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • Modern Philosophy (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • Morality, Nature, and Evolution
  • Philosophy and Gender (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Philosophy, Business and Society
  • Political Philosophy (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • Propositions and Other Intentional Objects (Level 7, 15 Credits)
  • Rationality: Formal and Theoretical Approaches (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • Social Epistemology (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • The Idea of Freedom
  • The Philosophy of Nietzsche
  • The Philosophy of Spinoza (Level 7, 15 credits)
  • The Power of Art: Historical Themes (Level 7, 15 credits)

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FEES

Part-time home students: £2940 pa
Part-time international students: £5340 pa

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