MA Philosophy
This MA Philosophy is an excellent preparation for a PhD and a career in academia. It also develops critical reasoning, logic, and systematic approaches to problem solving, alongside an ability to analyse an issue from a broader perspective, all of which are highly valued by employers in a variety of fields. This degree will allow you to become a visionary in a wide range of organisations.
MA Philosophy
Award: | MA Philosophy |
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Study mode: | Full-time or part-time |
Duration: | One year (FT) or two years (PT) |
Start date: | September 2024 (see academic calendar) |
Annual tuition fees: | Home: £11,000 (FT)/£5,500 (PT) International: £14,000 (FT)/ £7,000 (PT) Northeastern University London Alumni Fees Discount: 20% |
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Summary
Structure
Each student completes the compulsory ‘Mind and Reality’ course (20 credits) and the compulsory ‘Values and Society’ course (20 credits), takes a selection of 20-credit optional courses (for a total of 80 credits) and writes a Dissertation (60 credits). Read more
Teaching & learning
The MA Philosophy will be delivered predominantly through seminars, with some individual tutorials. Read more
Part-time study
The Masters programme can be taken part-time over two years. Part-time students attend the same classes as their full-time colleagues, taking 50% of the course load each academic year. The classes are not run separately in the evening for part-time students. Read more
Assessment
Summative assessment for the MA Philosophy will be by a range of essays and seminar presentations; assessment of some courses may include an exam. Students will also be assessed on a dissertation of 10,000 – 12,000 words.
Timetables
Timetables are usually made available to students during Freshers’ Week. Teaching can be scheduled to take place during any day of the week. However, when possible, Wednesday afternoons are usually reserved for sports and cultural activities.