MA Philosophy

The MA Philosophy course offered by Cardiff University allows students to explore philosophical issues across a broad range of topics and traditions. The course offers a balance between analytic and continental philosophy, while also covering historical and contemporary areas of philosophy. It enhances and develops a range of transferrable skills, and provides a firm basis for further research and independent study in the field of Philosophy.Course Content: The course fosters independent thinking and the ability to solve complex problems systematically. It will require students to engage in philosophical discourse and develop the analytical skills necessary to make creative and critical judgments that are non-standard, informed and revised based on relevant academic considerations.Key Modules: The course is composed of a number of core and optional modules. Core modules include Research Methods and Skills, Six Philosophers, Mind and Language, Puzzles and Paradoxes, and Morality and Society, among others. Optional modules cover a range of topics such as Theories of Literature and Culture, Social Theory, Science Art and Philosophy, and Political Philosophy.Future Careers: The skills developed during the MA in Philosophy provide a strong preparation for further academic study or career advancement. Many graduates go on to careers in law, teaching, civil service, local and national government and related fields where philosophy is regarded as a valuable foundation.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page. MA Philosophy at Cardiff University