Continental Philosophy
MLitt
Taught by staff who are specialists in the field, this course will provide you with a deepened understanding of key thinkers and texts from the continental tradition.
The course will broaden your intellectual horizons, sharpen your critical responses, and develop your skills of research, reflection and presentation.
Closing date: For entry Sept 2012, apply before 15th Aug 2012 (if you need a visa to study in the UK)
Why study Continental Philosophy at Dundee?
This programme will enable you to both broaden and deepen your understanding of continental philosophy, in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
You will work closely with an enthusiastic team of lecturers, and receive a high degree of individual supervision in an active research culture.
The Philosophy Programme at Dundee is one of the main centres in the UK for the study of European Philosophy. We have the highest number of specialist researchers and teachers on Nietzsche, existentialism, phenomenology and recent French and German philosophy in Scotland.
This course is a pathway on the MLitt in Humanities with Specialisation programme.
What's so good about Continental Philosophy at Dundee?
As a student in our School, you will be joining an active postgraduate community where students regularly participate in research seminars, reading groups and conferences.
Postgraduate Work-in-Progress Seminars are a forum for MLitt, MPhil and PhD students to present and discuss their work. Students are also encouraged to organise and participate in specialist reading groups. In recent years, staff and students have met to examine Kant's Critique of Judgement, Schopenhauer's World as Will and Representation, and Deleuze's Francis Bacon: the logic of sensation.
There are also regular research seminars, with papers given by invited international and UK speakers, reflecting the Philosophy Section's research specialisms in both continental and analytic fields.
Who should study this course?
The aim of this programme is to offer students the opportunity of advanced philosophical study. This course is ideal for students who wish to explore questions and debates within Continental philosophy more rigorously or prepare for doctoral work in Continental Philosophy. Students will broaden their intellectual horizons, deepen their critical responses, and develop their skills of research, reflection and presentation.
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Teaching & Assessment
This course is taught by the Philosophy team, based in the School of Humanities.
The course starts in September each year and lasts for 12 months on a full time basis or 24 months on a part time basis.
Careers
The opportunity of advanced philosophical study may serve as the grounding for PhD research. Our recent postgraduate students have been successful in obtaining funding from the AHRC, the Carnegie Trust, the UK Overseas Research Scheme, and the Royal Institute for Philosophy.
Postgraduates and Postdoctoral Research Fellows in the Department have gone on to academic posts in Philosophy and related disciplines in Britain, Ireland and the United States.
However, due to the non-vocational nature of a Philosophy degree many students also enter jobs unrelated to their course of study. For these students this course provides them with an opportunity to further develop their written presentation skills, as well as the ability to work independently and plan independent research and study.
Learn more about careers related to the Humanities on our Careers Service website.
Entry Requirements
At least a 2:1 honours degree in Philosophy or a related discipline; applicants with equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 7.0 overall, with no component less than 7.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.
Fees and Funding
| Academic Year | Home/EU | Overseas |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | £3,400 | £10,000 |
| 2012-13 | £3,400 | £10,500 |
| 2013-14 | to be confirmed | to be confirmed |
Sources of Funding
Information about the School of Humanities scholarships can be found on the School of Humanities scholarships webpage.
Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.
Living Costs
- Dundee is ranked as one of the most affordable places for students to live in the UK, and the cost of living is around 15% cheaper than the UK average.
- Increasing numbers of students are successfully undertaking part-time work to supplement their income. You can get advice from our Careers Service, both about job opportunities and how to find a suitable study/work/life balance. EU and international students are also allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.
- As a student in Scotland, you have free access to the National Health Service. Visits to doctors and hospitals, as well as prescriptions, sight tests and dental checkups, are available free of charge.
Your Application
How to Apply
Apply online via UKPASS
Course Contact
Daria WallPostgraduate Secretary
School of Humanities
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 384202 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 384202 (from outside the UK)
Email: d.wall@dundee.ac.uk
Admissions Contact
Postgraduate AdmissionsAdmissions and Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK)
Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK)
Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk
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