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MA Practical Philosophy

University of Roehampton

Our MA Practical Philosophy will allow you to use philosophical ideas to engage with urgent social and political problems. Drawing on political philosophy, ethics, social philosophy, and the philosophy of law, this programme is driven by our belief that philosophy is at its best when it learns from and intervenes in the world around us.

You will explore philosophical debates on topics such as the relationship between law and morality, the ethics of animal experimentation, the operation of ideology, and the nature of class, gender, and race. Our core modules have student-led syllabi, with readings selected by each class to reflect their own interests, so that you can concentrate on the topics that really matter to you.

Whether you already have an undergraduate degree in philosophy and want to specialise in practical philosophy, or you come from a different background, this MA programme will provide you with the skills needed to conduct independent research, think logically and creatively, and construct and analyse arguments, as well as honing your writing abilities.

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Modules

  • Methods in Practical Philosophy
  • Practical Philosophy: Politics and Law
  • Practical Philosophy: Ethics and Society
  • Animals and Environment
  • Contemporary Political Philosophy
  • Marx and Critical Theory
  • Philosophy of Law
  • Dissertation
  • Requirements

    Listed below are the documents required to apply for this course.

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2024

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time