This course offers a structured study of 19th- and 20th-century European philosophy, closely interpreting and analysing foundational texts. Four taught modules are followed by a dissertation on a topic of students' choice. Particular attention is given to Kant and Hegel, and subsequent philosophical developments in Germany and France.
The course approaches Kant's critical philosophy as a basis for understanding European philosophy as a whole. Other major authors include Marx, Nietzsche, Deleuze, Badiou, Agamben, Butler, and many others. There is also a wide range of optional modules.
The course is based at the UK's Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy at Kingston University, where students will be part of a supportive postgraduate community. They will be able to participate in research events with international speakers and have easy access to London's research libraries and events. There are high levels of staff-student contact, including individual tutorials from versatile and internationally recognised teaching staff with a wide range of interests, projects and publications. The course is delivered through relatively small seminars, which involve a mixture of structured lectures or presentations, textual analysis, and group discussion.
Kingston University allow students to do a 12-month work placement as part of their course. The responsibility for finding the work placement is with the student; the university cannot guarantee the work placement, just the opportunity to undertake it. As the work placement is an assessed part of the course, it is covered by a student's Student Route visa.
Graduates often progress to research degrees in European philosophy and critical theory, or to careers in media/journalism, publishing, the arts, education, and public policy.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 15800 |
| Campus | Penrhyn Road |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 59 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70%
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