MA Philosophy (Public Policy) builds on our long-established MA in Philosophy by offering a specialist route in public policy.IntroductionYou will learn how philosophical theory and analysis can be used to understand and shape public policy, scientific practice and as a force for social and political change.Through your compulsory modules, you will be introduced to philosophical critiques of society, and of particularly important social institutions, such as science, thereby learning to better understand the world in which we live. You will develop the tools to apply knowledge for use in public life while gaining a solid foundation for postgraduate research in philosophy or the social sciences.Through a series of optional modules, you will have access to a wide range of philosophical topics which will further enhance your studies and your personal perspective on social issues.What you'll learnUnderstanding of current issues in metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, religion, ethics, and practical philosophyUnderstanding of public policy and how policies are devisedPhilosophical critiques of society and social institutionsCritical reading and critical thinkingCommunication skills, both verbally and in writing, through open debates and written assessmentsPractical experience of being part of a university research communityKey research and professional skillsTraining in the forensic, dialectical and analytical tools that characterise good philosophical practice