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  GDip Philosophy


Durham University    Department of Philosophy

Full time & Part time September PGDip, Other 9 months full-time, 18 months part-time
Philosophy (28) Psychology (31)

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Are you fascinated by the world of philosophy? The Graduate Diploma in Philosophy at Durham University is the perfect opportunity for you to delve into this captivating subject. Designed for individuals with a degree, this nine-month conversion course (18 months part-time) will introduce you to the world of philosophy, even if you have no prior training in the field. You'll have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of modules, including topics like ethics, logic, political philosophy, and more. With excellent facilities and a supportive learning environment, this programme will equip you with critical thinking skills and open doors to various career paths.

About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Philosophy enables you to pursue your ambition to study philosophy, be it to progress to an MA or to feed a desire to understand more about the study of knowledge and existence, and the contribution it has made to society for millennia.

The course is offered over nine months full-time or 18 months part-time and does not require any formal background in philosophy as an academic discipline. You will select four optional modules, ranging in content from ethics and values to the history and theory of medicine, and from ancient philosophies to 20th century European philosophy. You will also be required to produce a dissertation.

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Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this course have been designed to encourage applications from as wide a range of interested and able people as possible, including mature students, who may have been away from university for a long time, and international students.

As an applicant for our Graduate Diploma, you will usually have achieved a 2.1 or equivalent in a previous degree but this is not a strict requirement and decisions are made on a case by case basis.

At least one example of written work on a philosophical theme (up to 5,000 words).


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