Philosophy & Literature

GradDip Philosophy & Literature

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)



The Grad Dip in Philosophy and Literature is designed to offer graduates of either philosophy or literature (English and other literatures) the opportunity to study the many areas of overlap between the disciplines.



- Unique combination of philosophy and literature

- Close attention from dissertation supervisor

- Vibrant academic and social community

Students have to take the 'flagship' module, 'Philosophy and Literature', co-taught by a philosopher and a literary theorist. In addition, students must take two further modules: (i) 'Philosophy of the Emotions', (ii) 'Merleau-Ponty'.



The other three modules are to be taken from a list of approved modules in other literature schools.



While it is recommended that full-time students take three modules in each semester, it is up to the student. Students must then complete the dissertation by the end of August, and this will be worth 30 credits.



Stage 1 - Core

Philosophy & Literature PHIL40410



Stage 1 - Option

Digital MethodsEDF40060

Joyce, UlyssesENG41640

Expressions of ModernityENG41650

Energy, Modernity, CultureENG42150

The Plays of EuripidesGRC40290

Exploring New WorldsGRC40330

Creative ApproachesHUM40040

Arts and Events ProgrammingHUM40050

The Narrative ArtIRFL40170

Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of PerceptionPHIL40250

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

Critique, Destruction & DeconstructionPHIL41810

Invention of the Modern SelfPHIL41840

Introduction to Cultural TheorySLL40230

Historical Memory in SpainSPAN40360

You will need:

- An undergraduate degree in either Philosophy or a Literature.



- If the undergraduate degree is in literature, you should have at least two courses in literary theory, each with a grade of at least B- (60%).



- An overall grade of B- (60%) in your undergraduate degree (to be confirmed by a transcript);



- Two academic letters of reference;



- A sample of philosophical or literary-theoretical writing, such as an undergraduate essay.

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:



Grad Dip Philosophy & Literature FT (W305)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

Rolling*



Grad Dip Philosophy & Literature PT (W306)

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

60

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

GradDip Philosophy & Literature (W305) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 5855

nonEU fee per year - € 13270


GradDip Philosophy & Literature (W306) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 3775

nonEU fee per year - € 6635


***Fees are subject to change

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

It is very difficult to generalise about the career paths of our MA graduates. A small number continue into PhD programmes both at UCD and abroad. Others have gone into journalism, the civil service, arts management, secondary school teaching, and the corporate world.