MA in Mind, Language and Knowledge
This programme provides a perfect route into analytic philosophy for graduates with degrees in philosophy or in cognate disciplines. Many students who complete the course go on to study for a PhD in Philosophy. Others find that the rigour, clarity and creative problem-solving abilities that a masters in philosophy demonstrates are greatly prized by employers in a wide range of careers, including law, journalism and management. Students in the course benefit from the UCD School of Philosophy's particular strengths in the inter-related areas of the philosophy of mind and psychology, the philosophy of language and the theory of knowledge.
The programme is available over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. At the heart of the module are six taught modules, which may be taken in any order. Please see below for an indicative list of modules for 2012-13. Please note modules are subject to change:
Semester I:
- PHIL 40380 Mind & Language (Cathal O Madagain)
- PHIL 40970 Philosophy of Mind (Maria Baghramian/Thomas Szanto/Cathal O Madagain)
Semester II:
- PHIL40960 Cultural Mind (Maria Baghramian)
- PHIL40930 Mind and World (Jim O'Shea)
The remaining two modules may be taken from any others on offer by the School of Philosophy. See the descriptions on the right-hand menu.
In addition, all students must complete a 12-15,000-word dissertation by 23 August 2013. The admission requirements are the same as those for the MA Philosophy (general programme).
For further information, please contact the programme co-ordinator Prof. Maria Baghramian.
All administrative enquiries should be sent to the School Manager:
Please note that all applications should be made on-line.
