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MA in Philosophy (General Programme)

The MA in Philosophy (General Programme) is a one-year course of study (two years part-time) allowing students to choose any six modules from those on offer. See here for descriptions of available modules in 2012-2013. In addition, all students must complete a 12-15,000 word dissertation by 23 August 2013.

Admission Requirements

Candidates may apply for admission to the MA Degree Programme if they have obtained one of the following:

(i) A BA degree with at least Second Class Honours, Grade I in Philosophy (or in a subject where the degree programme contained a significant proportion of philosophical components)
(ii) A Joint-Honours BA degree with at least Second Class Honours, Grade II in Philosophy (or in a subject where the degree programme contained a significant proportion of philosophical components) and at least Second Class Honours, Grade II in the second subject
(iii) Second Class Honours, Grade I (or equivalent standard) in a relevant postgraduate diploma

For academic enquiries about the MA in Philosophy (General Programme), please contact the MA Co-ordinator, Christopher Cowley: christopher.cowley@ucd.ie.


All administrative enquiries should be sent to the School Manager:

Helen Kenny MA
UCD School of Philosophy
Newman Building
University College Dublin
Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

Email: helen.kenny@ucd.ie
Tel: +353 1 716 8186

Please note that all applications should be made on-line.