Philosophy

The Philosophy program fromUniversity of Liverpool allows you to undertake a one year full-time or two year part-time research project in Philosophy. You will receive training in research skills and supervision from one or more academic specialists in their subject area.

The Philosophy program from University of Liverpool provides a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research. It will enable you to develop into an independent researcher and produce an original research project, supported by an expert in Philosophy.

This course is excellent preparation for you if you’re intending to undertake a PhD in the Arts and Humanities, but is also a good choice if you wish to pursue a research project for purposes of professional development or personal interest. You will become part of a community of active researchers and will be encouraged to pursue your own research interests in collaboration with an academic supervisor.

Career prospects

• The MRes Philosophy may enhance the career prospects of those working or wishing to work in fields associated with the study of Arts subjects, including teachers, professional writers and librarians. While managerial positions often require the ability to conduct research or project-work and to demonstrate sustained and complex organisational skills in ways encompassed by this program, its emphasis on oral and written communication skills as well as on IT-based presentation skills will be useful for many types of employment.
• The MRes is designed to prepare students too for further research at PhD level, and to enable them to enter postgraduate research, thus offering a first step towards a career in academic teaching and research.

Philosophy graduates can pursue a wide range of careers due to the transferrable skills developed during the course, for example:

• Teaching
• Lecturing
• Social work
• Journalism
• Civil service.

Courses include:

• Research And Professional Skills
• Research Resources
• Feasibility Study
• Dissertation