Comments about MA in Philosophy - taught and research track - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire
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Entry requirements
Entry Requirements First class or very high 2:1 Honours degree with a substantial philosophy component. For the taught MA only, graduates from other disciplines will be considered.
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Academic title
MA in Philosophy
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Course description
Course content
Taught MA: Four taught modules - lectures and seminars.
Research Track: Three taught modules - lectures and seminars. Research seminar.
There are three specialist routes available on the courses:
MA in Philosophy: Metaphysics and Epistemology
Options include:
-Advanced logic
-Feminism
-Hegel
-Hobbes and Hume
-Metaphysics
-Philosopy of Mathmatics
-Philosophy of Science
-Pragmatism
(Research Track only) Research seminar in metaphysics and epistemology
MA in Philosophy: Language and Mind
Options include:
-Advanced logic
-Desires of one's own
-The imagination
-Philosophy of psychology
-Value theory
(Research Track only) Research seminar in language and mind
MA in Philosophy: Politics and Value
Options include:
-Desires of one's own
-Feminism
-Hegel
-Theories of rights
-Value Theory
-(Research Track only) Research seminar in politics and value
Spring Semester Course Options
-Desires of One's Own
-Morality, Identity and Freedom
-Theories of Right
