menu icon
Book your open day visit nowClick to book open day

Different course options

Full time | Birkbeck, University of London | 1 year | OCT-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Philosophy

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our MA offers you postgraduate teaching in central aspects of Western philosophy in the broadly analytic tradition. The curriculum is research-led, with specialist modules taught by leading figures in their fields, and with a consistent focus on the fostering of intellectual curiosity and the development of independent thinking. This uniquely flexible course allows you to follow your own philosophical interests and provides a sound platform for those wishing to proceed to more advanced research work in philosophy.

The MA Philosophy is open to those with a first degree in philosophy wishing to progress to more advanced levels of study and also to those without undergraduate training in philosophy. If you did not study philosophy as an undergraduate, you take a special route through the course.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in management, politics, recruitment and journalism. Possible professions include:

further/higher education lecturer

secondary school teacher

Civil Service fast-streamer

local government officer

marketing executive

recruitment consultant.

Modules

This is conversion module. This module aims to introduce you to some of the most central areas of philosophy, particularly if you have had little to no previous exposure to the discipline within an academic context.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,030

Entry requirements

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