Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy is a full-time programme running for 9 months or a part-time programme running for 18 months over two academic years from the date of first registration for the programme.

Progression to the MA (Philosophy) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Students who pass taught modules to the value of 60 credits with an aggregate mark of 60% across all modules may opt not to be conferred with the Postgraduate Diploma and may transfer their registration to the MA (Philosophy) in the same year (full-time) or by the next year (part-time).

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.

Programme Requirements

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