Philosophy - Research
The programme will provide the students with a professional training in academic research in Philosophy, and thus enables them to contribute to national and international scholarship and to interdisciplinary co-operation.
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 10 NFQ |
Duration
4 years Full-time, 6 years Part-time
Entry Requirements
Candidates for research degrees will normally be expected to have a Second Class Honours Grade 1 primary degree in Philosophy, or a Second Class Honours MA degree with some qualification in philosophy.
Language Requirements:
Research students are expected to have some knowledge of the language of the author or authors, whose work they intend to research. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants..
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
Careers / Further progression
Philosophy is not a qualification to do a particular job; rather it is a valuable component of general education. The expertise gained in Philosophy is of great value in many different careers. Philosophy is a good preparation for an academic career and for careers in journalism, law, radio, television and the media in general, and politics. Increasingly, philosophy graduates are being hired by large corporations, e.g. in roles such as management consultancy, as people who can approach problems from a new perspective. Philosophy graduates are valued for their quick intelligence, their ability to reason clearly and independently and their ability to take an overview on the problem or situation confronting them.
Further information
Commences September (or other agreed time)
Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time
Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MHV02 PhD Full-time
MHV03 PhD Part-time
The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.
Applicants may be required to attend for interview as part of the admissions process.
The programme will provide the students with a professional training in academic research in Philosophy, and thus enables them to contribute to national and international scholarship and to interdisciplinary co-operation. The department aims to provide students with the opportunity to work independently under the supervision of members of staff who will provide detailed feedback and advice on the achieved works. The Department of Philosophy wishes to provide a high quality research experience and output, with integrated taught support for all students enrolled on the structured PhD programme. As part of this process, students on this programme will have acquired the philosophical methods that enable them to pursue studies and research independently according to their personal interests in the field. They will also be able to engage at an appropriate level with other professional scholars.
Under the Structured Research programmes offered at Maynooth University, students will undertake professional, subject specific and transferable skills modules to support the development of their research.
For PhD programmes
1. Students with a Master-level qualification and competence in Philosophy at degree level will be expected to take 15 ECTS credits in Generic Skills or Transferable Skills modules and a minimum of 15 ECTS credits which will be made up of Subject Specific or Advanced Specialist modules as appropriate.
2. Students with no relevant Master level qualification will be expected to take 15 ECTS credits in Generic Skills or Transferable Skills modules and a minimum of 45 ECTS credits which will be made up of Subject Specific or Advanced Specialist modules as appropriate.
For information please visit: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/philosophy/our-people
Programme Director Prof. Philipp Rosemann
Postgraduate Coordinator Prof Michael Dunne
Tel +353 (0)1 708 3661 / 3780
Fax +353 (0)1 708 4525
Email philosophy.department@mu.ie / amos.edelheit@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/philosophy
Address Department of Philosophy, Arts Building, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare