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Durham University: Philosophy
Institution | Durham University View institution profile |
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Department | Philosophy |
Web | durham.ac.uk |
Telephone | 0191 334 1000 |
Study type | Taught |
Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip
Summary
The Graduate Diploma in Philosophy enables you to pursue your ambition to study philosophy, be it to progress to an MA or to feed a desire to understand more about the study of knowledge and existence, and the contribution it has made to society for millennia.
The course is offered over nine months full-time or 18 months part-time and does not require any formal background in philosophy as an academic discipline. You will select four optional modules, ranging in content from ethics and values to the history and theory of medicine, and from ancient philosophies to 20th century European philosophy. You will also be required to produce a dissertation.
As a GDip student you will benefit from the wealth of activities in the Department, including joining EIDOS, the postgraduate philosophy society, weekly research seminars and reading groups, and occasional conferences, workshops and Royal Institute of Philosophy lectures.
We not only pride ourselves on our reputation for excellence in research and teaching but also in being able to offer a vibrant and supportive place of learning for our student community. We are at the forefront of teaching and research in philosophy and how it may be applied to major issues that we face throughout the world.
Our intention for you as a GDip student is to develop the skills and knowledge that will enable you to make a positive contribution in global debates and policy that informs the lives that we all lead.
Level | RQF Level 6 |
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Entry requirements | The entry requirements for this course have been designed to encourage applications from as wide a range of interested and able people as possible, including mature students, who may have been away from university for a long time, and international students. As an applicant for our Graduate Diploma, you will usually have achieved a 2.1 or equivalent in a previous degree but this is not a strict requirement and decisions are made on a case by case basis. Additional requirements: |
Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
England | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 16300 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 16300 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 16300 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Graduate Diploma in Philosophy enables you to pursue your ambition to study philosophy, be it to progress to an MA or to feed a desire to understand more about the study of knowledge and existence, and the contribution it has made to society for millennia.
The course is offered over nine months full-time or 18 months part-time and does not require any formal background in philosophy as an academic discipline. You will select four optional modules, ranging in content from ethics and values to the history and theory of medicine, and from ancient philosophies to 20th century European philosophy. You will also be required to produce a dissertation.
As a GDip student you will benefit from the wealth of activities in the Department, including joining EIDOS, the postgraduate philosophy society, weekly research seminars and reading groups, and occasional conferences, workshops and Royal Institute of Philosophy lectures.
We not only pride ourselves on our reputation for excellence in research and teaching but also in being able to offer a vibrant and supportive place of learning for our student community. We are at the forefront of teaching and research in philosophy and how it may be applied to major issues that we face throughout the world.
Our intention for you as a GDip student is to develop the skills and knowledge that will enable you to make a positive contribution in global debates and policy that informs the lives that we all lead.
Level | RQF Level 6 |
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Entry requirements | The entry requirements for this course have been designed to encourage applications from as wide a range of interested and able people as possible, including mature students, who may have been away from university for a long time, and international students. As an applicant for our Graduate Diploma, you will usually have achieved a 2.1 or equivalent in a previous degree but this is not a strict requirement and decisions are made on a case by case basis. Additional requirements: |
Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
MA
Summary
Our MA in Philosophy provides the freedom to explore influential philosophical traditions in depth within a vibrant learning environment and to understand their relevance when applied, in particular, to contemporary global issues.
The course is taken over one year full-time and two years part-time and offers two core modules with the first, Philosophical Perspectives, introducing you to different philosophical methodologies, critical analysis and a range of definitions of philosophy and the second being an MA dissertation. Optional modules look at subjects as wide ranging as fate and free will, philosophy in science and medicine, cultural heritage, and ethics in the business world.
You will be able to benefit from a wide range of activities in the lively department, such as the weekly reading groups organised by EIDOS, the postgraduate philosophy society, conferences and workshops and also a series of lectures given by the Royal Institute of Philosophy.
Further research towards PhD-level study is structured around stimulating research groups which cover areas such as aesthetics, ethics and politics as well as mind, language, metaphysics, science, medicine, the history of philosophy, and the history of women in philosophy.
We offer a friendly academic environment in which you will be given every opportunity to broaden your philosophical knowledge and understanding, including access to the world-leading research and teaching that has given us a reputation for excellence in the subject. As a postgraduate philosophy student you will be fully immersed in an environment in which discussion and debate is actively encouraged.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A typical 2:1 classification or higher at undergraduate level or equivalent qualification with a substantial philosophy component. Admission Criteria for Research Focus on Science, Medicine and Society: |
Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
England | 11250 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 11250 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11250 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11250 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 11250 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 25750 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 25750 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 25750 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our MA in Philosophy provides the freedom to explore influential philosophical traditions in depth within a vibrant learning environment and to understand their relevance when applied, in particular, to contemporary global issues.
The course is taken over one year full-time and two years part-time and offers two core modules with the first, Philosophical Perspectives, introducing you to different philosophical methodologies, critical analysis and a range of definitions of philosophy and the second being an MA dissertation. Optional modules look at subjects as wide ranging as fate and free will, philosophy in science and medicine, cultural heritage, and ethics in the business world.
You will be able to benefit from a wide range of activities in the lively department, such as the weekly reading groups organised by EIDOS, the postgraduate philosophy society, conferences and workshops and also a series of lectures given by the Royal Institute of Philosophy.
Further research towards PhD-level study is structured around stimulating research groups which cover areas such as aesthetics, ethics and politics as well as mind, language, metaphysics, science, medicine, the history of philosophy, and the history of women in philosophy.
We offer a friendly academic environment in which you will be given every opportunity to broaden your philosophical knowledge and understanding, including access to the world-leading research and teaching that has given us a reputation for excellence in the subject. As a postgraduate philosophy student you will be fully immersed in an environment in which discussion and debate is actively encouraged.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A typical 2:1 classification or higher at undergraduate level or equivalent qualification with a substantial philosophy component. Admission Criteria for Research Focus on Science, Medicine and Society: |
Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
England | 6200 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 6200 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 6200 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 6200 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 6200 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 14200 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 14200 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Year 1 |
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