Masters by Research Philosophy

University of Hertfordshire

The University of Hertfordshire offers an MA in philosophy that combines the flexibility of a research degree with the structure and support of a taught MA. Before writing a dissertation of about 15000 words, students on this programme take two modules on Methods in Philosophy, and two philosophy discussion classes. These preparatory studies include coursework on philosophical method and two 5000-word essays on topics of your choice. These studies will help you to develop your research skills and focus your interests before you undertake a dissertation.; Read more about Philosophy staff and areas of supervision; Please include an outline research proposal with your application. Members of academic staff will advise on the length and scope of the proposal.You can do so by contacting Dr Laura Mee, Research Tutor l.mee2@herts.ac.uk.; Download an application form; Applications should be returned to DoctoralCollegeAdmissions@herts.ac.uk.; The research interests of individual philosophy staff members are diverse and wide ranging, and are not limited to a single philosophical tradition, school or period of philosophy. The topics they pursue often drive them to engage in research that is highly interdisciplinary. The department has several major areas of concentration and strength.; Ethics, broadly construed, including the relation between narrative, literature and ethics; Kantian ethics; virtue ethics; philosophical and religious aspects of love and friendship; the moral status of animals and the environment; moral agency; moral psychology.; Metaphysics, with strengths in time, perception, consciousness, idealism and structural realism.; Philosophy of mind, psychology and cognitive science, especially, on topics relating to representation; perception; consciousness; phenomenal consciousness; and intersubjectivity.