DPT: Philosophy (MSc) (Full-time) (PTMSCPHILY1F)

The Programme Director must approve choice of courses. Students must consult with the current academic year's course information available on DRPS.

NOTE: This programme is available to study part-time (PT). PT students must complete the same requirements as full-time over two academic years. The dissertation must be completed during Year 2, after progression to the dissertation stage has been confirmed by the Board of Examiners. All course choices are subject to the approval of the supervisor. Students are advised that course availability may vary across years subject to staffing arrangements.

Compulsory courses

Philosophy Dissertation (MSc Dip)

Must be taken during Full Year

Course options

Note: Part-time students are strongly encouraged to take Proseminar in their first year.

MSc Philosophy Proseminar A

MSc Philosophy Proseminar B

AND

All students are strongly encouraged to take PHIL11203 the 0 credit Phil Skills (online) course in semester 1.

Remaining courses may be drawn from any Level 11 Philosophy course.

Students who meet the prerequisites for the Dissertation in Ancient Greek, Roman, or Islamic Philosophy (PHIL11238) may choose to switch to this course instead of the Philosophy Dissertation (MSc Dip) (PHIL11001).

Dissertation in Ancient Greek, Roman, or Islamic Philosophy

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DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2024/2025

Timetable information in the Course Catalogue may be subject to change.

Degree Programme Table: Philosophy (MSc) (Full-time) (PTMSCPHILY1F)

Year 1 Academic year: 2024/25, Starting in: September

Compulsory courses

Course options

MSc Philosophy Proseminar

Level 11 courses in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences

Dissertation in Ancient Greek, Roman, or Islamic Philosophy