Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophy
University of Cambridge
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophy is a part-time course in philosophy aimed at those with a degree in a related subject. Taught over a series of two-day teaching weekends and supporting one-to-one supervisions, the course explores a range of philosophical topics, from Ancient Philosophy to Existentialism. The first unit examines the origins of our notions of truth and reality by exploring a variety of texts from the ancient world. In the second unit, students will consider how these ...Read more

The Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophy is a part-time course in philosophy aimed at those with a degree in a related subject. Taught over a series of two-day teaching weekends and supporting one-to-one supervisions, the course explores a range of philosophical topics, from Ancient Philosophy to Existentialism. The first unit examines the origins of our notions of truth and reality by exploring a variety of texts from the ancient world. In the second unit, students will consider how these ideas developed in early modernity as scientific enquiry takes hold. In the third unit, students will grapple with Existentialism. Throughout, students will engage in one-to-one supervisions and will be asked to choose one element of the taught content to relate to a contemporary problem in modern life, such as Artificial Intelligence or post-truth politics.

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James
15 Jan 24

No wonder it’s one of the best universities in the world it really is great..Read more

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02 Mar 15

It's okay here but very stressful and too intense. The teachers are interesting and have a useful way of thinking. My accommodation is okay value but you still can't stay at all..Read more

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Applicants are normally expected to hold a 2.1 degree or higher from a UK university or an equivalent from an overseas university.

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£10,356 per year

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£39,336 per year

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£39,336 per year

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James
15 Jan 24
Philosophy - BA (Hons)
No wonder it’s one of the best universities in the world it really is great...
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02 Mar 15
It's okay here but very stressful and too intense. The teachers are interesting and have a useful way of thinking. My accommodation is okay value but you still can't stay at all...
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University of Cambridge
The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.7 miles away

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