Explore our Continental Philosophy taught Master's degree.

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MA

1 year full-time;
2 years part-time

2 October 2023

Philosophy

University of Warwick

Join the distinctive Continental Philosophy MA at University of Warwick. The Philosophy department offers a broad range of topics within the field of continental philosophy. Discover expertise in 19th and 20th century continental philosophy and receive specialist guidance.

This programme draws on our long-established strengths in Continental Philosophy. It is distinctive in offering an unusually broad range of module options specifically in this area of philosophy. Modules cover 19th and 20th century Continental Philosophy, major figures and themes, as well as more specialised topics drawing on individual research strengths.

Because of the breadth of our expertise in this area, whichever module options you choose, you will be taught by world leaders in their respective fields.

On this course you will follow a programme of taught modules, followed by a 10,000 word dissertation. You will cover six modules - although your exact pathway will depend on your selection of modules.

We offer a wide range of optional modules reflecting the great breadth of research areas we have in our department, so you will be able to tailor your course to your interests and aspirations. You will have a personal tutor who will be able to advise you on your academic progress as well as discuss which modules might work best for you.

Seminar class sizes for this course typically range from 8-20 people.

For taught components, there are typically two hours of teaching per module per week.

You will submit assessed essays during the academic terms. You will also begin planning your dissertation and generally you will undertake your supervision sessions for this with your agreed supervisor during the summer term. As long as you pass your taught components, you will then focus on completion of your MA dissertation in the summer months (July and August).

Reading lists

Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web pageLink opens in a new window.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Any compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Philosophy or a related subject with a significant philosophical component; a writing sample of around 2,500 words on a philosophical topic.

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• Band B
• IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Due to the flexibility of this programme, there are no set core modules, but students will be required to take a minimum of two modules from a list of optional core modules.

• Hegel's Aesthetics
• Hegel's Science of Logic
• Nietzsche
• Topics in 20th Century French Philosophy
• Husserl on Knowledge
• Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason

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