MA (by Dissertation) Philosophy
University of Essex
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For our MAD in Philosophy, we offer supervision in a wide range of fields including continental philosophy, history of philosophy, social and political philosophy, and medical humanities. We have an established international reputation and a strong tradition of postgraduate education, particularly in the specialist area of continental philosophy and - more recently - in the middle-ground between continental and analytic philosophy. Moral and political philosophy is another notable area of ...Read more

For our MAD in Philosophy, we offer supervision in a wide range of fields including continental philosophy, history of philosophy, social and political philosophy, and medical humanities. We have an established international reputation and a strong tradition of postgraduate education, particularly in the specialist area of continental philosophy and - more recently - in the middle-ground between continental and analytic philosophy. Moral and political philosophy is another notable area of research concentration. We are also very active in the emerging field of medical humanities.

Assessment

The MAD is a one-year master’s By Dissertation programme of advanced study and research.

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Many of our graduates have progressed successfully to further research and an academic career. Philosophers with a PhD from Essex now teach at many UK universities, including Warwick, Oxford, Sussex, Reading, Bolton, Manchester Metropolitan, and Keele, and at numerous institutions abroad (such as University College Dublin, the University of Malta, and Grand Valley State University, USA). Our other Philosophy graduates have gone into careers in law, the media, local administration, HM Revenue and Customs, and top jobs in the Civil Service.

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30th
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Afonso
23 Feb 24

The campus is very nice. Academic staff ar esupportive and friendly Colchester isn't too interesting of a town. The academic level in many classes is a little..Read more

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Jake
21 Jan 24

The best aspects so far at University Essex from what I have experienced is in terms of the amount of support Essex promotes in many sectors, such as mental health, academics,..Read more

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Entry requirements

We will consider a 2:1 or above (or international equivalent). You must demonstrate your capacity to conduct independent research and a well-developed research proposal is also essential.

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£4,786 per year

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£18,750 per year

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Afonso
23 Feb 24
Philosophy (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
The campus is very nice. Academic staff ar esupportive and friendly Colchester isn't too interesting of a town. The academic level in many classes is a little...
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Jake
21 Jan 24
Philosophy BA (Hons)
The best aspects so far at University Essex from what I have experienced is in terms of the amount of support Essex promotes in many sectors, such as mental health, academics,...
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