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MA in Philosophy (General Programme)

The MA in Philosophy is the most flexible of our MA programs. In one year of full-time study (two years part-time), students can take any six modules from those on offer in the given year. See here for the latest list of available modules. In addition, all students must complete a 12,000–15,000 word dissertation by mid-August.

For academic enquiries, please contact the MA programme director, Dr Elmar Unnsteinsson.

For eligibility criteria, please see our admissions page.

All administrative enquiries should be sent to the School Manager.

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Gillian Johnston

School Manager | Graduate Administrator

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Dr Elmar Unnsteinsson

Taught Graduate Coordinator

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UCD School of Philosophy

Room D501 (5th Floor), John Henry Newman Building, UCD Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
T: +353 1 716 8186 | E: philosophy@ucd.ie | Location Map(opens in a new window)

UCD Philosophy is ranked among the Top 100 Departments of Philosophy worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023–2025)