Course summary
Join the distinctive Continental Philosophy MA at University of Warwick. The Philosophy department offers a broad range of topics within the field of continental (Post-Kantian) philosophy. Discover expertise in 19th and 20th century continental philosophy and receive specialist guidance. This programme draws on our long-established strengths in Continental Philosophy. It is distinctive in offering an unusually broad range of module options specifically in this area of philosophy. Modules cover 19th and 20th century Continental Philosophy, major figures and themes, as well as more specialised topics drawing on individual research strengths. Because of the breadth of our expertise in this area, whichever module options you choose, you will be taught by world leaders in their respective fields. This information is applicable for 2024 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
Modules
Core modules Due to the flexibility of this programme, there are no set core modules, but students will be required to take a minimum of two modules from a list of optional core modules. Optional modules Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:
- Hegel's Aesthetics
- Hegel's Science of Logic
- Nietzsche
- 20th Century French Philosophy
- Husserl on Knowledge
- Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Time, Process and Experience
- Appearance Matters
- Mind and Language
- Moral and Political Philosophy
- Vagueness
Assessment method
You will submit assessed essays during the academic terms. You will also begin planning your dissertation and generally you will undertake your supervision sessions for this with your agreed supervisor during the summer term. As long as you pass your taught components, you will then focus on completion of your MA dissertation in the summer months (July and August).
Entry requirements
**Minimum requirements** 2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Philosophy or a related subject with a significant philosophical component. **English language requirements** You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: - Band B - IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. **International qualifications** We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. **Additional requirements** There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL