PgDip Philosophy at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The PgDip Philosophy combines a generalist postgraduate philosophy programme with a curriculum that emphasises diversity, inclusion and engagement with social issues. It is a pluralist programme giving a strong grounding in core areas of philosophy, taught by research-active staff. 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 and Applied Philosophy (20 credits each). 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

Philosophy graduates work in the Civil Service, local government, media, policy analysis, the voluntary sector, teaching, journalism, business, marketing and advertising; the applied emphasis suits social justice and policy careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 honours degree or above, or equivalent, in a Social Sciences, Humanities or Arts subject, or a 2.2 or above in any subject with relevant professional experience. Applicants not meeting this may be considered at the convenor's discretion on the basis of relevant work experience and/or an assessed piece of work. Apply ideally no later than 13 August 2027. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (taken within the last 2 years) or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,167 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland rate Source

International applicants: GBP 16,267 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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