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Kingston University: Philosophy
Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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Department | Philosophy |
Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 02033089932 |
Study type | Taught |
MPhilStud
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This is the only MPhilStud in continental philosophy in the UK.
- You will be able to study in more depth and with a more intense research focus than a one-year MA.
- You will be based at the UK’s Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University and be part of a large community of philosophy postgraduates.
**About this course**
Studies begin with a module on Kant and his legacy. You will then choose five optional modules. Choices include foundational texts and thinkers of the modern
European tradition (Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Heidegger) and 20th-and 21st-century philosophy and critical theory, including psychoanalysis. You will prepare your dissertation (25,000–30,000 words), working closely with a supervisor, using a method of working modelled on PhD supervision, which provides excellent preparation for PhD study. You will attend philosophical research methods seminars and participate in reading groups related to your dissertation and interests.
**Example modules**
- Recent French Philosophy
- Philosophy and Psychoanalysis
- Modern Political Philosophy
- Modes of Subjection
- Planetary Aesthetics
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or a related subject. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This is the only MPhilStud in continental philosophy in the UK.
- You will be able to study in more depth and with a more intense research focus than a one-year MA.
- You will be based at the UK’s Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University and be part of a large community of philosophy postgraduates.
**About this course**
Studies begin with a module on Kant and his legacy. You will then choose five optional modules. Choices include foundational texts and thinkers of the modern
European tradition (Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Heidegger) and 20th-and 21st-century philosophy and critical theory, including psychoanalysis. You will prepare your dissertation (25,000–30,000 words), working closely with a supervisor, using a method of working modelled on PhD supervision, which provides excellent preparation for PhD study. You will attend philosophical research methods seminars and participate in reading groups related to your dissertation and interests.
**Example modules**
- Recent French Philosophy
- Philosophy and Psychoanalysis
- Modern Political Philosophy
- Modes of Subjection
- Planetary Aesthetics
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or a related subject. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This is the only MPhilStud in continental philosophy in the UK.
- You will be able to study in more depth and with a more intense research focus than a one-year MA.
- You will be based at the UK’s Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University and be part of a large community of philosophy postgraduates.
**About this course**
Studies begin with a module on Kant and his legacy. You will then choose five optional modules. Choices include foundational texts and thinkers of the modern
European tradition (Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Heidegger) and 20th-and 21st-century philosophy and critical theory, including psychoanalysis. You will prepare your dissertation (25,000–30,000 words), working closely with a supervisor, using a method of working modelled on PhD supervision, which provides excellent preparation for PhD study. You will attend philosophical research methods seminars and participate in reading groups related to your dissertation and interests.
**Example modules**
- Recent French Philosophy
- Philosophy and Psychoanalysis
- Modern Political Philosophy
- Modes of Subjection
- Planetary Aesthetics
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or a related subject. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 8770 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- This is the only MPhilStud in continental philosophy in the UK.
- You will be able to study in more depth and with a more intense research focus than a one-year MA.
- You will be based at the UK’s Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University and be part of a large community of philosophy postgraduates.
**About this course**
Studies begin with a module on Kant and his legacy. You will then choose five optional modules. Choices include foundational texts and thinkers of the modern
European tradition (Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Heidegger) and 20th-and 21st-century philosophy and critical theory, including psychoanalysis. You will prepare your dissertation (25,000–30,000 words), working closely with a supervisor, using a method of working modelled on PhD supervision, which provides excellent preparation for PhD study. You will attend philosophical research methods seminars and participate in reading groups related to your dissertation and interests.
**Example modules**
- Recent French Philosophy
- Philosophy and Psychoanalysis
- Modern Political Philosophy
- Modes of Subjection
- Planetary Aesthetics
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or a related subject. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4823 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8690 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston:
– This is the only MPhilStud in continental philosophy in the UK.
– You will be able to study in more depth and with a more intense research focus than a one-year MA.
– You will be based at the UK’s Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University and be part of a large community of philosophy postgraduates.
About this course:
Studies begin with a module on Kant and his legacy. You will then choose five optional modules. Choices include foundational texts and thinkers of the modern European tradition (Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Heidegger) and 20th-and 21st-century philosophy and critical theory, including psychoanalysis.
You will prepare your dissertation (25,000–30,000 words), working closely with a supervisor, using a method of working modelled on PhD supervision.
You will attend philosophical research methods seminars and participate in reading groups related to your dissertation and interests.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or a related subject. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 15400 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 8560 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 8560 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 8560 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 8560 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 15400 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston:
– This is the only MPhilStud in continental philosophy in the UK.
– You will be able to study in more depth and with a more intense research focus than a one-year MA.
– You will be based at the UK’s Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University and be part of a large community of philosophy postgraduates.
About this course:
Studies begin with a module on Kant and his legacy. You will then choose five optional modules. Choices include foundational texts and thinkers of the modern European tradition (Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Heidegger) and 20th-and 21st-century philosophy and critical theory, including psychoanalysis.
You will prepare your dissertation (25,000–30,000 words), working closely with a supervisor, using a method of working modelled on PhD supervision.
You will attend philosophical research methods seminars and participate in reading groups related to your dissertation and interests.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or a related subject. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
EU | 8470 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 4708 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 4708 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4708 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4708 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 8470 GBP for Year 1 |
Kingston University
Overview
A vibrant, modern and supportive University based across four campuses, Kingston offers a wide range of postgraduate taught and research degrees. It offers people from all backgrounds and countries (148 at the last count) the opportunity to make a difference – not only to their own lives, but also to the world around them.
You’ll earn a postgraduate degree with a difference via 118 years of teaching excellence. We will help you to achieve your career goals by putting your academic knowledge into practice, gaining the problem-solving skills and flexibility you need to adapt to the changing …![endif]-->!--[if>
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