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Conversion In Philosophy (Graduate Diploma)

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    Ten months full time two years part time

Course Description

 

The Conversion in Philosophy Graduate Diploma is a one-year taught programme aimed at students who are interested in undertaking research in philosophy but have studied littleno philosophy at undergraduate level. Satisfactory performance on the Diploma may lead to entry to the MLitt Philosophy programme.

 

Highlights

 

 

    • The Stirling and St Andrews Graduate Programme was ranked the third-best Philosophy programme in the UK in the latest Philosophical Gourmet Report.

 

    • Students can choose from a number of optional modules in philosophy.

 

    • Philosophy at St Andrews was ranked top in Scotland and fifth in the UK in the UK Research Excellence Framework 2014.

 

    • There are introductory seminars on ‘Ten Basic Concepts in Philosophy’ and ‘How to Write a Philosophy Essay’.

 

    • There is also an optional (not for credit) module on Basic Logic for those who wish to brush up on their logic.

 

 

Teaching format

 

Conversion Diploma students take upper-level undergraduate modules but remain members of the large and vibrant postgraduate community at the universities of St Andrews and Stirling.

 

You are invited to all postgraduate events, such as the various postgraduate reading parties, and are strongly encouraged to get fully involved with the many and various seminars, workshops, talks, and reading groups.

 

You will be able to choose from a range of undergraduate modules in philosophy according to your own interests. At least one module must be selected from two compulsory modules designed to introduce students to key philosophical ideas and techniques. Students on the Conversion course do not write a dissertation.

 

Further particulars regarding curriculum development.

 

Entry Requirements

A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject. Applicants who have not met the required 2.1 standard may still apply but will be required to submit a writing sample in support of their application.

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