Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) You’ll need a first-class or a strong 2:1 honours degree The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..philosophy/philosophy-ma

Overview

This general course explores key ideas in philosophy. You’ll develop your philosophical knowledge and understanding to a higher level.

Our MA is designed to prepare students for a PhD. We also welcome anyone who just wants to learn more about philosophy, even if your first degree is in another subject.

You’ll write a long essay for each module and a dissertation. If you’re going on to a PhD, you may choose to write a PhD proposal.

Programme structure

Optional modules

Other modules include research seminars in:
Political Philosophy
History of Philosophy
Morals and Other Values
Mind and Language
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Cognitive Studies

And a range of lecture-based modules.

Teaching

Lectures
Seminar
Tutorials

Assessment

A long essay for each module
Dissertation
PhD proposal (for students intending to continue to a PhD)