This MPhil is a full-time course that introduces students to the skills needed in philosophical research. Students work with supervisors to write two research essays: the first of up to 4,000 words, the second of up to 8,000 words; and a dissertation of up to 12,000 words. Students also participate as a group in a collaborative weekly seminar, run during the first (Michaelmas) and second (Lent) terms, in which they learn presentation and discussion skills by presenting their own research and discussing presentations by other students.
The main aims of the MPhil are:
Students work individually with supervisors to write two research essays: the first of up to 4,000 words, the second of up to 8,000 words, and a dissertation of up to 12,000 words. The first essay is due at the end of the first (Michaelmas) term, the second at the end of the second (Lent) term, and the dissertation is due at the end of the third (Easter) term. Students are also required to participate in a regular seminar, in which they learn presentation and discussion skills by presenting their own research and discussing presentations given by other students in the MPhil group.
Students receive feedback from the supervisors of each of their three pieces of work (two research essays: the first of up to 4,000 words and the second of up to 8,000 words; and a dissertation of up to 12,000 words), typically meeting their supervisor about four times for each piece of work. They also receive feedback and termly reports from an overall advisor and marks and examiners' reports for each piece of work.
MPhil students submit a dissertation of up to 12,000 words at the end of the third (Easter) term. The examination includes a viva (oral examination).
MPhil students submit two research essays: the first, up to 4,000 words, is due at the end of the first (Michaelmas) term, and the second, up to 8,000 words, is due at the end of the second (Lent) term.
Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree .
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
The candidate’s undergraduate degree must include the equivalent of two years of full-time study in Philosophy (10 full courses in Philosophy in the US system). We normally expect a first-class degree or the international equivalent, but a candidate may also apply if they have graduated with a good upper second-class degree (at least 67%) or the equivalent (US GPA at least 3.6/4), provided that other aspects of their application (such as dissertation marks) show a strong aptitude for further work in philosophy. Please see further information here .
Please note that it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that the referees send their references by the due date.
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Score : Grade A & B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment)
Score : Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 30 位 | 麦吉尔大学McGill University | - | - |
| 第 34 位 | 巴黎文理研究大学Université PSL | - | 学费 254 欧元/年（由部令规定）；学生生活与校园费 105 欧元/年 |
| 第 90 位 | 哥本哈根大学University of Copenhagen | - | - |
| 第 98 位 | 柏林自由大学Freie Universität Berlin | 4 学期（约 2 年） | - |