MA Philosophy at Queen's University Belfast

The MA Philosophy is a pluralist generalist programme that values diverse philosophical methods, histories and approaches while giving a strong grounding in core areas of philosophy. Students explore historical and contemporary debates and respond to fundamental and applied questions with staff strong in ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, metaphysics, political philosophy and post-Kantian European philosophy. 30 full-time places are available.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September 2027 (academic year 2027/28)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Approaches to Research Design (20 credits), Applied Philosophy (20 credits) and a Philosophy Dissertation (60 credits). Optional 20-credit modules include Philosophy of Conflict and War, Geo-power: States, Sovereignty, Territory, Social Injustice, Virtues, Ethics, and Empire, Individually Negotiated Topic, Ethics, Law, and Responsibility, Knowledge and Ignorance and Philosophy of Time.

Career pathways

The applied and engaged emphasis suits social justice and policy careers as well as academic and academic-related careers. Philosophy graduates work in the Civil Service, local government, media, policy analysis, the voluntary sector, teaching, journalism, business, marketing and advertising.

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