MA Philosophy & Literature 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University College Dublin |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,600 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PhilosophyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in Philosophy and Literature will be useful for any job requiring a subtle understanding of debate and disagreement, or requiring close attention to texts, especially in the cultural sector. It is a an interdisciplinary one-year programme (or two years part-time) designed to offer graduates either Philosophy or Literature (English and other literatures) the opportunity to study the many areas of overlap between the disciplines.  The central questions concern the status of the text, the status of the world represented in the text, and the relationship between the reader, the text, the author, and that world.
  • Unique combination of philosophy and literature
  • Close attention from dissertation supervisor
  • Vibrant academic and social community

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in Philosophy and Literature will be useful for any job requiring a subtle understanding of debate and disagreement, or requiring close attention to texts, especially in the cultural sector. It is a an interdisciplinary one-year programme (or two years part-time) designed to offer graduates either Philosophy or Literature (English and other literatures) the opportunity to study the many areas of overlap between the disciplines.  The central questions concern the status of the text, the status of the world represented in the text, and the relationship between the reader, the text, the author, and that world.
  • Unique combination of philosophy and literature
  • Close attention from dissertation supervisor
  • Vibrant academic and social community

Admission Requirements

176+
6.5+
90+
Applicants must present an undergraduate degree in either Philosophy or a Literature. If the undergraduate degree is in literature, you should have at least two courses in literary theory, each with a grade of at least B- (60%). An overall grade of B- (60%) in your undergraduate degree (to be confirmed by a transcript); two academic letters of reference; a sample of philosophical or literary-theoretical writing, such as an undergraduate essay.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
10,100 EUR
International
22,600 EUR

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