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Masters in Philosophy

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
PAC Course Code: CKE53
Qualification: MA
Duration: 1 year, full-time
Fees: The Irish/EU tuition fee level for this Master programme for the 2009/2010 (1 year full-time) was E4,855.00
Closing Date - EU Applicants: Thu, 01 July 10
Closing Date - Non-EU Applicants: Mon, 31 May 10

Overview of Philosophy (MA)

The MA Philosophy helps students to advance their general philosophical education while at the same time giving them the opportunity to pursue their own philosophical interest.

Students choose two MA modules from a range of options, which are taught during October-December. They prepare a directed literature review, in preparation for their minor dissertation, in January-March. Finally, they write a minor dissertation on a subject of their choice during the period May-September.

The Learning Objectives of this MA programme are:

Students will apply and critique fundamental concepts, methods and vocabulary of philosophical discourse, research and writing.
Students will be familiar with and assess critically two philosophical research areas of their choice in reading and seminar discussion.
Students will complete a Literature and Minor Dissertation on a topic of their choice.

What will I be Studying?

Candidates pursue a full-time taught programme for one year from the date of first registration for the programme.

Students register for two 15 credit MA modules in Philosophy (teaching period 1) (=30 credits).

Candidates prepare a Literature Review under the supervision of a member of staff, for submission on or before March 30 (15 credits).

A minor dissertation (max. 20,000 words) must be submitted for examination at the Winter Examination Board (45 credits).

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I
PH6009 Literature Review (15 credits)
plus
30 credits from the following:
PH6001 Metaphysics of Mind and Agency (15 credits)
PH6002 Philosophies of Art (15 credits)
PH6003 Perception, Experience, Consciousness (15 credits)
PH6004 International Justice and Territory (15 credits)
PH6005 Contemporary Political Philosophy (15 credits)
PH6006 Negative Ethics - East and West (15 credits)

Part II
PH6010 Minor Dissertation (45 credits)

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules 2009/2010.

Entry Requirements

Candidates will normally hold at least a Second Class Honours/Grade I primary degree (or equivalent) in philosophy. Students with degrees in cognate areas (such as social sciences, psychology, etc.) may be considered. Applicants who are not fully qualified may need to take a MA Qualifying Degree or Higher Diploma in Arts.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL equivalent

Part-Time Taught Postgraduate Programmes

Please note that non-EU applicants are not eligible to study part-time programmes

Application Procedure

Application for this programme is on-line at www.pac.ie/ucc. For full details of the application procedure click How to apply.

Please note that you will also be asked to fill in a special supplementary information form as part of the applications process for this programme. This form will be downloaded and printed during the online applications process. A copy of this form is available to view here: SupplementaryFormCKE53

All required documentation must be sent in hard copy to

The Postgraduate Applications Centre,
1, Courthouse Square
Galway

Further Information

Number of Places: Maximum 15

Further Information http://www.ucc.ie/en/philosophy/

Contact:
Dr. Julia Jansen
Department of Philosophy
University College Cork
Email: j.jansen@ucc.ie
Tel: +353 21 490 2562
Fax: +353 21 427 607