Overview

The MA (Philosophy) is a full-time programme running over 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme, or part-time running over 24 months from the date of first registration.

Exit Award: Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophy (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)

Students who pass taught modules to the value of at least 30 credits (but less than 60 credits) may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophy.

Exit Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Students who pass taught modules to the value of at least 60 credits may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

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Under the supervision of a member of staff.

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Maximum 15,000 words, must be submitted for examination at the Winter Examination Board.

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Philosophy (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Generate and organise a coherent conceptual framework that enables effective participation in current philosophical debates;
• Identify philosophical problems in historical, social and cultural contexts;
• Apply critical thought and analytical skills to a range of philosophical questions;
• Organise and pursue an independent research project;
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations to a professional standard;
• Write theses and reports to a professional standard, equivalent in presentational quality to that of publishable papers.