Graduate Diploma Philosophy
University of York
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On this course youll engage with key issues at the centre of contemporary debates and gain up-to-date knowledge of philosophy across a broad range of topics.This course is intended to provide an opportunity for those with no background in Philosophy to do advanced work in the subject and to obtain an Honours-level qualification in it. Its ideal for those wishing to go on to study for the MA in Philosophy as it provides you with the essential grounding needed for this course.The first part of ...Read more

On this course you'll engage with key issues at the centre of contemporary debates and gain up-to-date knowledge of philosophy across a broad range of topics.

This course is intended to provide an opportunity for those with no background in Philosophy to do advanced work in the subject and to obtain an Honours-level qualification in it. It's ideal for those wishing to go on to study for the MA in Philosophy as it provides you with the essential grounding needed for this course.

The first part of the course will provide you with knowledge of important topics in Philosophy and you'll develop essential skills to engage critically with those topics. The second part of the course will give you experience in applying research skills to a well-defined problem under the guidance of an expert in the area. To achieve this, you will undertake the exciting and challenging task of preparing a written project based on your own independent research. You'll be supervised by a member of staff throughout to ensure that you remain on track and develop your ideas in the right direction.

Assessment and feedback

Your work will generally be assessed as follows:

  • you'll write a 4,000-word essay for most of your modules including the project
  • you'll be assessed by exam and essay for the Reason and Argument module
  • You will also receive assignments throughout your course which will provide constant feedback on your development and help prepare you for your assessments.

Careers and skills

Studying Philosophy develops skills that are highly sought after by employers and transferable to many different careers. Our graduates have gone on to roles in marketing, education, finance, IT, the charity sector, tourism, and leisure industries, as well as into academia. This course is also ideal preparation if you wish to go on to study the MA in Philosophy.

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  • Social researcher
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17th
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Katarzyna
26 Feb 24

The philosophy department is very helpful and constantly makes sure that students are receiving support if they are..Read more

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Angelos
20 Feb 24

Very welcoming and wonderful nature. The lake is magnificent! However, very few facilities in terms of shops around the university, and poor student life for phd..Read more

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Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent.

Tuition fees

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£7,950 per year

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£17,940 per year

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£17,940 per year

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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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