Philosophy

The Philosophy degree offered at Maynooth University 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 Philosophy program at Maynooth Universityaims 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.

Key facts

• 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 program.

• As part of this process, students on this program 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.

Careers and opportunities

• 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.

Courses include:

• Innovation and Research Commercialisation

• Professional Skills - Thesis Completion and Career Development

• Professional Development & Employability

• Ethics and Academic Practice for Research Students

• Creative Thinking & Problem Solving

• Grant Management and Compliance