Philosophy

MA Philosophy

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)



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 - Core

Dissertation PHIL40030



Stage 1 - Option

Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of PerceptionPHIL40250

Philosophy & LiteraturePHIL40410

Autonomy as a Philosophical ProblemPHIL40840

The Cultural MindPHIL40960

Consciousness, Agency & the SelfPHIL40970

John Henry Newman – a philosophical prespectivePHIL41240

Feminist & Gender TheoryPHIL41280

Topics in Continental PhilosPHIL41320

Philosophy of TimePHIL41330

Ethics in Public LifePHIL41510

Problems from KantPHIL41570

Early Modern Philosophy of Language (TCD)PHIL41590

Critique, Destruction & DeconstructionPHIL41810

Invention of the Modern SelfPHIL41840

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.



- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:



MA Philosophy FT (W021)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

Rolling*



MA Philosophy PT (W181)

Duration

2 Years

Attend

Part Time

Deadline

Rolling*



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

90

1 Year Full-Time, 2 Years Part-Time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

MA Philosophy (W021) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 7315

nonEU fee per year - € 19900


MA Philosophy (W181) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 4760

nonEU fee per year - € 9950


***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.