Master of Arts in Philosophy
Hone your analytical, reasoning, and research skills through a flexible part-time MA in Philosophy.
Best for:Best for holders of a UK honours degree or related qualification looking to advance their philosophical reasoning and analytical writing skills.
Overview
The MA in Philosophy offered by the Open University in Ireland is designed to sharpen clear and logical thinking while developing advanced writing, research, and analytical capabilities. Most students complete the programme part-time over two years by studying one module per year. The curriculum starts with a foundational module that brings students up to date with modern philosophical ideas and methodologies. Applicants are expected to engage critically with extensive texts, evaluate evidence, and construct rigorous philosophical arguments.
What you'll do
- Complete structured modules in philosophical inquiry and analysis
- Read and critically assess large volumes of philosophical literature
- Construct rigorous, logical, and consistent written arguments
- Evaluate the reliability and precision of various forms of evidence
Requirements
Degree required: UK honours degree or equivalent in philosophy or a related subject
Degree offered: MA
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate prose
- Capacity to read large quantities of text quickly and critically
- Skill in classifying evidence precisely and assessing its reliability
- Aptitude for logical, consistent, and skeptical argumentation
- Must hold a UK honours degree or equivalent, or possess relevant professional experience subject to adjudication
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