MRes Philosophy at University of Liverpool

The Philosophy MRes allows you to undertake a one year full-time or two year part-time research project in Philosophy. You will receive training in research skills and supervision from one or more academic specialists in their subject area. This MRes provides a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Please note, work towards the dissertation runs across the length of the programme. Compulsory modules in semester one include Research and Professional Skills, Research Resources.

Career pathways

The MRes Philosophy may enhance the career prospects of those working or wishing to work in fields associated with the study of Arts subjects, including teachers, professional writers and librarians. While managerial positions often require the ability to conduct research or project-work and to demonstrate sustained and complex organisational skills in ways encompassed by this programme, its emphasis on oral and written communication skills as well as on IT-based presentation skills will be useful for many types of employment.

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