Course summary
This course is intended to provide an opportunity for students with no background in philosophy to do advanced work in the subject and to obtain an Honours-level qualification in it. The 1st part of the programme aims to provide students with a knowledge of important topics in Philosophy and also an opportunity to develop essential skills to engage critically with those topics. In this part of the programme, students take 4 to 5 undergraduate modules. The 2nd part of the programme aims to give students experience in applying research skills to a well-defined problem under the guidance of an expert in the area.
Modules
https://www.york.ac.uk/philosophy/postgraduates/graduate-diploma/
Assessment method
In the 3rd term, full-time candidates undertake a 5,000-word project on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor for submission at the end of the term. Part-time candidates prepare a 2,000-word project during the summer term of the 1st year for submission at the end of term and a 3,000-word project during the summer term of the 2nd year for submission at the end of term.
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/
Entry requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/philosophy/postgraduates/graduate-diploma/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £3975 | Year 1 |
| EU | £8970 | Year 1 |
| England | £3975 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3975 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3975 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3975 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £3975 | Year 1 |
| International | £8970 | Year 1 |
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
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/
Sponsorship information
A range of scholarships and studentships are available at postgraduate level. Some scholarships are funded by the University (such as the York Master's Opportunity Scholarship) and some are funded by Research Councils, alumni, businesses and charities. Please check with the provider for details.
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD