Philosophy

GradDip Philosophy

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)



You will develop your skills of critical analysis in both speech and writing, precision and clarity in your self-expression and a much more nuanced appreciation of central philosophical questions.



- School considered in the world’s top ten for “20th Century Continental Philosophy”

- Two streams to choose from: (i) General; (ii) Contemporary European.

- Students on General stream can take classes in contemporary European philosophy, analytic philosophy and ancient philosophy

Stage 1 - Option

Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception PHIL40250

Philosophy & Literature PHIL40410

The Good Society PHIL40420

The Cultural Mind PHIL40960

Consciousness, Agency & the Self PHIL40970

John Henry Newman – a philosophical prespective PHIL41240

Feminist & Gender Theory PHIL41280

Topics in Continental Philos PHIL41320

Ethics in Public Life PHIL41510

Problems from Kant PHIL41570

Moral Agency PHIL41660

Critique, Destruction & Deconstruction PHIL41810

Philosophy of Life Writing PHIL41820

Introduction to Cultural Theory

This programme is intended for students with a primary degree in Philosophy, or in another degree that has significant philosophical components; an upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.



- Candidates with an upper second class honours in a postgraduate conversion course such as a Higher Diploma in Philosophy may be considered.



- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:



Grad Dip Philosophy (W226)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

60

1 year full-time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

GradDip Philosophy (W226) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 5855

nonEU fee per year - € 13270


***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

Philosophy graduates work in diverse fields including business, public-sector management, marketing and advertising, media and broadcasting, recruitment and human resources. Graduates of UCD School of Philosophy have continued to have successful academic careers in Ireland, UK and the US. Others are prominent playwrights, journalists, human-rights activists, broadcasters, film-makers and musicians.