Philosophy - Research Master's
Deepen your philosophical expertise through specialised study, independent research, and a 120 ECTS Master's programme.
Best for:Best for graduates in philosophy or cognate disciplines wishing to pursue advanced independent philosophical research.
Overview
St Patrick's Pontifical University Maynooth offers a research-focused Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme worth 120 ECTS. Candidates engage in specialised study, personal academic work, and independent research under faculty guidance. The curriculum involves continuous registration and requires an interview and a proposed research topic with an abstract. Applicants must hold an appropriate primary degree and demonstrate relevant language proficiencies.
What you'll do
- Undertake specialised study and independent research worth 120 ECTS
- Develop and refine a research topic and abstract for evaluation
- Participate in an admissions and selection interview
- Maintain continuous registration year by year until programme completion
- Satisfy language requirements relative to the chosen research direction
Requirements
Degree required: Primary degree with honours in philosophy (at least equal joint honours component) or a cognate subject with a significant philosophical component
Degree offered: Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Language: English language proficiency satisfying the standards of the Faculty of Philosophy
Instruction: English
- Background in philosophy or a cognate academic discipline
- Ability to formulate a coherent research topic and abstract
- Proficiency in a second language relevant to the proposed research
- Open to EU and non-EU applicants meeting academic entry standards
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Submit your application online through the official university portal before the specified deadline. Ensure all required academic transcripts, language scores, and your proposed research topic with an abstract are included. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview as part of the evaluation procedure.
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Research statement
- Language test score
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