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Philosophy

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  • University/Institute Name University of Canterbury
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineDec 2025
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Position Details (Master's)

Philosophy from University of Canterbury consists of two parts. Part I is composed of eight 400-level courses chosen in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator. Successful completion of Part I allows the student to begin Part II, the thesis (PHIL 695). 

Postgraduate study in Philosophy at University of Canterbury allows you to delve deeper into fundamental questions of our society.

Key features

Postgraduate students develop advanced skills in, analysis, argument and writing, and learn to place contemporary ideas and debates in their wider philosophical context.University of Canterbury's department is internationally recognised and a challenging and rewarding place to study.

Careers

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Course includes:

  • Science: Good, Bad, and Bogus
  • God, Mind, and Freedom
  • Philosophy and Human Nature
  • Computers, Artificial Intelligence, and the Information Society
  • Ethics, Politics and Justice
  • Dinosaurs, Quarks and Quasars: The Philosophy of Science
  • Reason, Desire and Happiness: Hellenistic Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Religion: Rationality, Science, and the God Hypothesis

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Feb 2026