The MA Practical Philosophy will allow students to use philosophical ideas to engage with urgent social and political problems. Drawing on political philosophy, ethics, social philosophy, and the philosophy of law, this programme is driven by the belief that philosophy is at its best when it learns from and intervenes in the world.
Students will explore philosophical debates on topics such as the relationship between law and morality, the ethics of animal experimentation, the operation of ideology, and the nature of class, gender, and race. The core modules have student-led syllabi, with readings selected by each class to reflect their own interests, so that students can concentrate on the topics that really matter to them.
Whether students already have an undergraduate degree in philosophy and want to specialise in practical philosophy, or they come from a different background, this MA programme will provide students with the skills needed to conduct independent research, think logically and creatively, and construct and analyse arguments, as well as honing their writing abilities.
Students will graduate with a solid foundation in practical philosophy, ready to pursue further study or confidently apply their critical and analytical reasoning skills in their chosen career – for example, writing sophisticated policy reports or undertaking research on social and political problems.
Students will be taught through a combination of seminars and lecturers, and will benefit from individual research supervision. Students will take six modules over the course of the degree, culminating in either a dissertation or an independent project.
The students take three core modules, which will introduce them to the key concepts and methods in the field of practical philosophy, as well as focusing on particular themes in political and legal philosophy and ethical and social philosophy. Some of the topics students might cover include debates on whether animals are owed duties of justice, the justification of compulsory medical treatment, which ethical standards should govern artificial intelligence, and under what conditions humans are morally responsible for their actions.
Students will also be able to choose from optional modules in specific areas of practical philosophy, and will undertake a dissertation or independent research project with support and guidance from their supervisor. This could be a traditional philosophical essay, an extended policy analysis, or another philosophical project that puts their research skills to use in creative ways.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Apr, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 16260 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
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| TOEFL | 89 |
| PTE | 59 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70%
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