Analytic and Modern European Philosophy

A one year full-time or two-year part-time course, the programme offers postgraduate teaching in topics in analytic and modern European philosophy, and emphasises the enhancement of skills relevant to advanced philosophical research.

Special Features:
* Preparation for further research in analytic and/or continental philosophy or as a stand-alone postgraduate qualification.
* Teaching is by seminars and discussion.
* Staff offer specialist courses and dissertation supervision in the fields of their research interests.
* Extensive library holdings of books, journals, and electronic sources.
* Regular research seminars with visiting speakers, and additional postgraduate research seminars.

Students are required to take four modules, each consisting of a weekly seminar for ten weeks, then to research and submit a dissertation of up to 15000 words on a topic of their own choosing (but subject to approval by the Board of Studies).

Full-time students take two modules per semester, part-time students take one. Modules are to be chosen from this list:

* Analytic Philosophy
* European Philosophy
* Agency and Responsibility
* Epistemology and Ethics of Belief
* Philosophy of Mind
* Twentieth Century Philosophy of Language in the Two Traditions

Each module is assessed by a 4000 word essay. In each case, students are provided with feedback on a first draft of 3000 words.

Applicants from the United Kingdom will normally be expected to have a degree in Philosophy, either Single Honours or Joint Honours, at least at 2.1 level. Applicants with degrees in related disciplines may also be considered. Applicants from abroad should have an equivalent qualification or period of study.Additional experience may, in appropriate cases, compensate for a degree result below 2.1. Applications from non-graduates eligible for entry under Cardiff University Regulations will also be considered.Applicants will usually be asked to submit written work to be considered with their application.Applicants whose first language is not English are normally expected to meet the minimum University requirements (e.g. 6.5 IELTS).Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 (General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.