Applicants need at least four philosophy courses as part of an undergraduate degree (to be confirmed by a transcript); an overall mark of B- (60%) in your undergraduate degree (to be confirmed by a transcript); two academic letters of reference and a sample of philosophical writing, such as an undergraduate essay.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
A deepened appreciation of the significance and value of ideas in and for internationalisation and globalisation A detailed study of foundational questions of public policy. Delivered with the Schools of Social Policy and Social Justice, Sociology, Politics and International Relations A grasp of how to pursue a career in academic life and the acquiring of transferable skills in research and organisation A knowledge of how to write research proposals and attain funding from national and international organisations An awareness of how to compose and structure philosophical writing for peer reviewed journals, book collections and monographs An awareness of how to present and defend philosophical papers in seminars, workshops, conferences and other fora. An enhanced awareness of how to work with texts, organise a thesis and set out extended philosophical arguments clearly and compellingly. An enhanced awareness of the relevance of philosophy to other academic disciplines and to personal, professional and political life. An extensive knowledge of library and online sources that facilitate research, including classical and foreign language sources. Graduates of the programme have gone into diverse areas such as public or private research institutes, local, national or international institutions as policy analysts, firms operating in the global market and looking for professionals capable of understanding and interpreting political, social and economic trends and devising long-term strategic plans, media, journalism, publishing Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.