Philosophy MPhil, PhD
Newcastle University
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JAN-27

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Explore critical thinking through the assumptions of the age. We have teaching staff with strong research profiles in modern European philosophy. They have an interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Our lecturers have broad philosophical interests and specialise in modern European thought. You can choose between academic dissertations or the more flexible context-based learning approach. Your personal interest will drive your context-based learning. You will engage ...Read more

Explore critical thinking through the assumptions of the age. We have teaching staff with strong research profiles in modern European philosophy. They have an interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Our lecturers have broad philosophical interests and specialise in modern European thought. You can choose between academic dissertations or the more flexible context-based learning approach. Your personal interest will drive your context-based learning. You will engage philosophically with an object or aspect of reality.

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16/279
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14th
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31st
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SR
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13 Jan 15

Newcastle university is a great place to be; whether it's the classes, the people, or the city, there is nothing you will regret by coming here. I have had so much fun here...Read more

SR
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26 Jan 14

Newcastle University has been great from my first year, and now that I am in my final year I am looking forward to my career aspects. Originally from Leeds, I did not know how..Read more

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a humanities or social science subject.

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£5,006 per year

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£23,700 per year

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13 Jan 15
Newcastle university is a great place to be; whether it's the classes, the people, or the city, there is nothing you will regret by coming here. I have had so much fun here....
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26 Jan 14
Newcastle University has been great from my first year, and now that I am in my final year I am looking forward to my career aspects. Originally from Leeds, I did not know how...
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Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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