Universities United Kingdom University of Sheffield Courses MA in Philosophy

MA in Philosophy
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,750
Country Rank#12
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 95

Program Overview

Study the areas of philosophy that matter to you with this highly flexible course. You'll develop a deeper understanding of philosophy, with the freedom to explore the areas that most interest and inspire you.

This general course explores key ideas in philosophy. You’ll develop your philosophical knowledge and understanding to a higher level. We offer an extensive range of optional modules, allowing you to focus your studies towards a particular specialism or to explore the breadth of this hugely varied subject.

Our MA is designed to prepare students who wish to continue to a PhD, as many do. We also welcome anyone who just wants to learn more about philosophy, even if your first degree is in another subject.

Course Content
Core modules:
- Dissertation
Research modules:
- Cognitive Studies Seminar
- Political Philosophy Research Seminar
- Mind and Language Seminar
- Moral and Other Values Research Seminar
- Metaphysics and Epistemology Seminar
Taught modules:
- Phenomenology
- Philosophical Problems I
- Philosophical Problems II
- Global Justice
- Philosophy of Psychology
- Plato's Symposium
- Philosophy of Law
- Pain, Pleasure, and Emotions
- Free Will & Religion
- The Radical Demand in Logstrup's Ethics
- Moral Theory and Moral Psychology
- Advanced Political Philosophy
- Ancient Chinese Philosophy
- Language, Speakers and the World
- Philosophy of Cognitive Science
- Topics in Social Philosophy
- Utopia, Reform and Democracy
- Feminist & Queer Studies in Religion, Global Perspectives
Students without a substantial background in Philosophy (for example, those whose first degrees are in another subject) may be advised to take one or two modules based on the undergraduate philosophy modules:
- Reference and Truth
- Formal Logic
- Feminism
- Ethics: Theoretical and Practical
- Topics in Political Philosophy
- Philosophy of Mind
- Ethics
- Philosophy of the Arts
- Metaphysics
- Religion and the Good Life
Entry Requirement
You will usually need a 3 or 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades.
UK Degree Classification: First class Honours, International Equivalent (India): 70%.
UK Degree Classification: 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours), International Equivalent (India): 60%.
UK Degree Classification: 2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours), International Equivalent (India): 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£24750 per year

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA in Philosophy at University of Sheffield