University of York
Master of Arts in Philosophy
The Master of Arts in Philosophy in Arts is offered by University of York.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Master of Arts in Philosophy offered by the University of York
Explore contemporary issues in PhilosophyOn the MA in Philosophy you'll engage with key issues at the centre of contemporary debates, and you'll gain up-to-date knowledge of philosophy across a broad range of topics.The flexible programme gives you the opportunity to choose option modules, and provides training in critical thinking and analysis. You'll be able to create a substantial piece of research following your own interests.You'll develop valuable transferable skills in research and presentation which will be essential if you are thinking of continuing to study to PhD level. The skills that you develop on the course will also equip you for a range of careers.
Course contentOn the MA in Philosophy you'll study issues at the centre of contemporary debates. Teaching will be research-led, drawing on our strong and diverse research community.They have strong research interests in history of philosophy, philosophy of mind, ethics, aesthetics, and several other fields, allowing you to cover a broad range of philosophical issues.You'll study six modules over the course of the year. You'll learn about dissertation preparation, and will work on postgraduate research skills. During your third term you and your peers will hold an in-house conference.Course structure for part-time studyYear 1: Reading Philosophy and two option modules.Year 2: Research Skills and Dissemination Practice, two option modules and your dissertation.ModulesYou'll study two core modules, four 20-credit option modules and your dissertation. Option modules will vary from year to year according to staff availability. The availability of each option module is subject to a minimum enrolment number.Core modules (20 credits each)Reading PhilosophyResearch Skills and Dissemination Practice
Option modules (20 credits each)Advanced Topics in Political PhilosophyAdvanced Topics in Buddhist PhilosophyAdvanced Topics in EthicsAgency and ActionBetween Tradition and Silence: Maimonides and Crescas on GodComparative Analytic TheologyHuman and Machine CreativityMA Project EssayNon-Classical LogicProperty, Privacy, and ConsentResponsibility for Consequences: Morality, Law and CausationScience-Engaged Analytic TheologySocial Justice and Political EconomyThe Arts and the MindThe Nature of GriefThe Phenomenon of LonelinessTime, Tense, and ExistenceTopics in Consciousness and RepresentationTopics in the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence