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University College Dublin: Philosophy
Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
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Department | UCD School of Philosophy |
Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
Study type | Taught |
GradDip
Summary
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
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.
Level | NFQ Level 9 |
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Entry requirements | 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. |
Fees
EU | 6390 Euros for per year |
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Non EU | 14350 Euros for per year |
MA
Summary
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.
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.
Level | NFQ Level 9 |
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Entry requirements | 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. |
Fees
EU | 7990 Euros for per year |
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Non EU | 21520 Euros for per year |
Summary
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.
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.
Level | NFQ Level 9 |
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Entry requirements | 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. |
Fees
EU | 5200 Euros for per year |
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Non EU | 10760 Euros for per year |
University College Dublin
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 181 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of over 38,000 students with more than 9,500 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 12,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength …
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