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MA in Philosophy

This programme consists of five taught modules and a dissertation of 20,000 words. Each taught module counts for 20 credits and is usually assessed by a 5,000 word essay. The five taught modules combine to make 100 credits, while the dissertation equals 80 credits.

The programme can be taken either in a full-time mode (completed in 12 months) or as a part-time degree.

In addition to the particular core programme modules listed below, taught postgraduate programmes in PPR are supported by a core theory and methods module. This module is designed to deliver generic knowledge and skills relating to postgraduate studies and ties in with subject-specific theories and methods delivered across PPR

Core Modules

• PPR400: Theory and Method in Postgraduate Studies
• PPR450: What is Philosophy? Methods, Aims, Debates

Elective Modules

Please note that the availability of elective modules varies from year to year. For currently available modules, please check the course handbook.

• PPR401: Independent Study Module
• PPR451: Philosophy of Mind and Psychology
• PPR452: Doing Contemporary Philosophy
• PPR454: Foundations of Bioethics
• PPR455: Children and Health
• PPR456: Paternalism, Autonomy and Consent
• PPR457: Social and Ethical Issues in Human Genetics
• PPR458: Public Health and Ethical and Legal Issues
• PPR459: Ethics and Governance
• PPR460: Issues in Environmental Philosophy
• PPR461: Existentialism
• PPR462: Issues in Philosophy of Science
• PPR463: Issues in Practical Philosophy

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