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University of Glasgow: Philosophy (Conversion)
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Humanities |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This Masters is designed for students who don't already have a degree in Analytic Philosophy. It will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of analytic philosophy, including such core areas as metaphysics, ethics, social and political philosophy, the history of philosophy, philosophy of the mind and philosophy of mathematics and language. If you so wish, this Masters can provide you with a fast-track route into a PhD in Philosophy.
If you want to do a PhD in Philosophy but don't already have a Philosophy degree, then the MSc (Conversion) will allow you to apply straightaway for the PhD.
If you want to do a PhD in Philosophy but don't already have a Philosophy degree, then the MSc (Conversion) will allow you to apply straightaway for the PhD. * MSc (Conversion) students will be embedded in a vibrant philosophical research community. Glasgow hosts the interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience bringing together philosophers and scientists to work on the nature of the mind. The Centre has philosophy specialists not only in perceptual experience but also virtual reality, emotions and hedonics. * Philosophy is also home to one of the largest and most active epistemology research communities in the world, the COGITO Epistemology Research Centre. COGITO brings together specialists in contemporary epistemology, as well as at the intersection of epistemology with philosophy of language and mind, ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of gender and race. In addition, we host the Forum for Quine and the History of Analytic Philosophy, which builds on our local expertise and research links with other UK universities. * Philosophy at the University has an illustrious history of original thinkers going against the grain of orthodoxy. Its past professors include such giants of empiricism as Adam Smith and Thomas Reid.
The programme consists of a choice of four semester-length courses across a range of philosophical topics, all driven by the cutting-edge research of our professors and lecturers. There is also a 10,000–15,000-word dissertation to be completed on a topic of your choice, supported by an expert supervisor over the summer, as well as a year-long core course offering training in philosophical research methods. Optional courses may vary slightly from year to year.
The Philosophy MSc has three components:
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INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY (40 credits)
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A choice of four of the following courses (20 credits each):
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CONTEMPORARY ETHICS
- CONSCIOUSNESS: BRAINS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND SUBJECTIVE EXPERIENCE
- DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE
- EMOTIONS
- EPISTEMOLOGY
- FORMAL LOGIC
- HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY 1
- HISTORY OF MORAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
- LIBERALISM
- METAPHYSICS
- MORAL EPISTEMOLOGY
- MORAL PHILOSOPHY
- PAIN AND PLEASURE
- PHILOSOPHY OF ART
- PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE
- PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
- PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS
- PHILOSOPHY OF MIND
- PHILOSOPHY OF PERCEPTION
- PHILOSOPHY OF PSYCHOLOGY
- PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
- POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
- VIRTUE EPISTEMOLOGY
- WITTGENSTEIN
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GENDER AND RACE
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A dissertation on a topic of your choice guided by individual support from an expert supervisor (60 credits).
Philosophy students at Glasgow receive rigorous and personalised training in problem solving skills, writing skills, presentation and research skills. All these skills are widely applicable and recognised to be exceptionally valuable in a wide range of careers, including journalism, teaching, the Civil Service, local government, business, publishing, law, and the arts. You will also be well equipped to carry onto a further degree in philosophy such as the PhD.
MSc
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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