Location:

Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Bachelor

Specialty:

Philosophy

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Philosophy Department specialises in European/ Continental philosophy. It offers taught and distance learning (online) Masters degrees in philosophy, as well as the PhD, again either by attendance or distance learning. We have particular research interests in aspects of Kant and Kantianism, Nietzsche, phenomenology, Heidegger, French epistemology and philosophy of science (including Foucault), aesthetics, and political philosophy.

Our pioneering, fully online/distance learning Masters degree includes three modules. First, on late-18th to 19th Century European thought, focusing on the themes of transcendence and the body. Second, Phenomenology and Ontology; and third, Knowledge and Power. After an optional course, you then prepare a research dissertation under the supervision of one of our experts. The taught (on-campus) Masters degree is a negotiated programme, which you can customise to meet your needs and interests -- it is similar to an MRes. The attendance PhD programme is normally 36-40 months of full-time, supervised research; we can only accept students in our areas of research specialisation, because supervision means that we help you with your work every step of the way. We now offer a fully distance learning mode of study towards a PhD. It works the same way as the attendance mode, but you can study with us from wherever you live! The distance learning PhD programme is part-time only.

Many of our students join us for career purposes -- either because an advanced degree in philosophy looks good on their CV, or because they are hoping to move into philosophy research and education. Many others, however, study with us just because they are passionate about the subject, and want to take it further in a structured, helpful and friendly environment. And by 'helpful and friendly' we mean it: lots of interaction with and feedback from your professors. You are not on your own!

Setting Description:

Staffordshire University is an urban university in the Midlands -- the 'Heart of England'. Stoke on Trent is a small, friendly city famous for its ceramics industry. Both taught and distance learning courses are supported by extensive online study, guidance and research materials.

Cost:

For students who do not come from an EU country, the current fees (2013) are: Taught Masters: 10500 UK Pounds (approximately $16500) for the WHOLE DEGREE Online Masters: 5040 UK Pounds (approximately $8000) for the WHOLE DEGREE PhD: contact us. Note that doctoral study fees are charged PER YEAR.