MRes PHILOSOPHY
MRES PHILOSOPHY
Whether you’re destined for a philosophy PhD and a career in academia, research and teaching – or you simply want to extend your experience – this course will take your philosophical studies to the next level.
During your MRes year, you will work week-by-week on essays you choose and plan in collaboration with your tutor. You will work on three modules with at least two different tutors, and will undertake a core methodology module. This means you will be able to sample several areas within philosophy and work with different mentors, before choosing your dissertation topic.
The philosophy department at UEA is dynamic, friendly and committed to nurturing your emerging philosophical voice. Join our varied and inclusive research team, and you could work with us on philosophy of mind and language, political philosophy, philosophy of the social sciences, ethics, environmental philosophy and more. You might examine issues in philosophical method, or alternative approaches, such as experimental philosophy. UEA is a centre of excellence in Wittgenstein and we also have expertise in ancient philosophy, phenomenology and the history of analytic philosophy.
You’ll also have the opportunity to explore links between philosophy and literature or film, or the border with linguistics, political science, environmental science, mathematics, economics, or classical studies/ancient science.
Alongside your studies, you will attend a range of research events and seminars, including the postgraduate workshop (where you’ll share work in progress and feed back on other students’ work) and the research seminar (with distinguished visiting speakers from Britain and abroad). You might also join the regular Wittgenstein Workshop, or other specialised research meetings.
About
Take your philosophical studies to the next level. Explore your own ideas and interests, develop your ability to think independently, and design your own topics to explore.
This programme is designed to give you the skills you need to undertake your own research in philosophy. Our aim is to help you develop as an independent thinker, giving you time and space to find a topic for further research. You can take the MRes by itself, or as the first year of a 1+3 programme if you’re already applying for the PhD.
You’ll work closely with your academic supervisors to develop your own ideas and research, advancing your independent inquiry skills as the course progresses.
Our academics are at the forefront of their fields, they’ve published widely and have shaped the development of philosophy across the world. With their guidance, a research-driven programme and a variety of workshops and research groups, there’s no better place to follow your passions and expand your mind.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.After the Course
This course offers a tailored preparation for PhD research, which is the first step towards a career in higher education. You can make your PhD application during your MRes year or afterwards.
The course can be equally valuable if you’re not sure whether you want to do a PhD, or are as yet undecided on your career plans. By fostering independence, initiative, time management, and the ability to work with a mentor the MRes will prepare you for many different careers. It will also hone your intellectual and communication skills, and your ability to empathise with the views of others.
Career destinations
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PhD research or higher education careers
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Computing
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Politics
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Journalism
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Teaching
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Charity and environmental work

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Assessment for Year 1
We will assess each module through essays or other forms of coursework. For each supervised study module, you’ll submit a package containing the two best essays from the three that you’ve prepared, having refined them with advice from your tutor.
For the dissertation module you’ll submit a more major piece of work of 12,000-15,000 words. Your credits for this module will include your performance in the postgraduate workshops.
Your degree result will be based on your marks for all your modules and your dissertation.
With the approval of the Course Director students may replace up to 2 supervised study modules with any Philosophy module or a suitable module from another discipline.
Assessment for Year 1
We will assess each module through essays or other forms of coursework. For each supervised study module, you’ll submit a package containing the two best essays from the three that you’ve prepared, having refined them with advice from your tutor.
For the dissertation module you’ll submit a more major piece of work of 12,000-15,000 words. Your credits for this module will include your performance in the postgraduate workshops.
Your degree result will be based on your marks for all your modules and your dissertation.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors (Hons) degree - 2.1 or equivalentDegree subject
Philosophy or a related subjectAdditional entry requirements
If you have alternative qualifications that have not been mentioned above then please contact university directly for further information.
A 3000 word essay from your previous degree should be uploaded to your online application.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
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IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 6.0 listening, 6.0 speaking, 7.0 writing and 6.0 reading)
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PTE (Pearson): 65 (minimum 50 listening, 50 speaking, 65 writing and 50 reading)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests
INTO UEA run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for the academic year 2020/21 are:
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UK/EU Students: £7,850
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International Students: £16,400
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for UK/EU students).
Living Expenses
We estimate living expenses at £1,015 per month.
Scholarships and Awards:
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities has a number of Scholarships and Awards. For further information relevant to Philosophy, please click here.
Course related costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.

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How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

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