Open University · Distance learning
Philosophy (F30)
Studying this MA in Philosophy will hone your ability to think clearly and logically, and develop your writing, research and analytical skills. You'll study texts from different periods and philosophical perspectives, including works by Plato, Friedrich Nietzs…
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The Open University · Historical, philosophical and religious studies
Studying this MA in Philosophy will hone your ability to think clearly and logically, and develop your writing, research and analytical skills. You'll study texts from different periods and philosophical perspectives, including works by Plato, Friedrich Nietzsche, Michel Foucault and Hannah Arendt; and you'll investigate contemporary debates on environmental aesthetics, consciousness, global justice, emotion, and morality in politics. Finally, you'll undertake a substantial piece of independent research, writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice. Key features of the course - Combines an in-depth study of philosophical texts and debates with a broad and diverse range of topics - Examines texts by philosophers working at different times and from different perspectives - Explores a variety of contemporary philosophical debates - Develops valuable transferable skills that are highly prized in the workplace, including communication, problem-solving and self-management - Provides excellent preparation for further study or research at doctoral level.
Getting in
As the university states it
You must hold a UK honours degree (or equivalent) in philosophy or a related subject. If you've got a degree conferred without honours, or have relevant experience in this field, you may still be eligible to study this qualification, subject to adjudication by the qualification team. Although the foundation module, MA Philosophy part 1, will bring you up to date with the latest ideas and approaches, it assumes you'll have the knowledge and skills usually acquired by pursuing the subject at undergraduate level. If you are in any doubt about whether you possess these skills or knowledge, you could study one of our undergraduate philosophy modules first, 'Investigating philosophy' or 'Key questions in philosophy', which are designed to introduce you to standard techniques of analysis and argument. You could also refer to the Preparatory reading indicated for MA Philosophy part 1. If you’re in any doubt about the suitability of your qualifications or previous experience, please contact us before you enrol.
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