Philosophy PG Dip
Birkbeck, University of London
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COURSE OVERVIEWOur Postgraduate Diploma is ideal if you want to develop your philosophical interests without undertaking a full masters course. On this course, you will take all of the same taught elements as you would for our MA Philosophy, but you are not required to undertake an independent research project (dissertation). You can decide to progress to the MA Philosophy at any point during the Postgraduate Diploma.CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITYGraduates can pursue career paths in management, ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our Postgraduate Diploma is ideal if you want to develop your philosophical interests without undertaking a full master's course. On this course, you will take all of the same taught elements as you would for our MA Philosophy, but you are not required to undertake an independent research project (dissertation). You can decide to progress to the MA Philosophy at any point during the Postgraduate Diploma.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in management, politics, recruitment and journalism. Possible professions include:

further/higher education lecturer

secondary school teacher

Civil Service fast-streamer

local government officer

marketing executive

recruitment consultant.

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J
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21 Feb 24

Location is great, other students interesting, friendly and really clever, course and lecturers excellent. Cafés and bar..Read more

SR
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06 Apr 21

Despite the pandemic, I enjoyed the university. My lecturers were passionate about their subject and they were enthusiastic. I enjoyed my subject, including the reading, writing,..Read more

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At least a second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, not necessarily in philosophy.

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£13,220 per year

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Living Cost - Books and Equipment: £20 per week.

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21 Feb 24
Philosophy PG Dip
Location is great, other students interesting, friendly and really clever, course and lecturers excellent. Cafés and bar...
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SR
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06 Apr 21
Philosophy - BA (Hons)
Despite the pandemic, I enjoyed the university. My lecturers were passionate about their subject and they were enthusiastic. I enjoyed my subject, including the reading, writing,...
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Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London , London

Located in the heart of London, Birkbeck is a member of the prestigious University of London, one of the best known and most...

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Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street Bloomsbury London WC1E 7HX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Holborn  0.2 miles away
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