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Stellenbosch University

Master of Arts in Philosophy

The Master of Arts in Philosophy in Arts is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Master of Arts in Philosophy offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

This MA programme offers a taught option and a research option. The taught option consists of four taught modules, and a thesis which counts 50% of the final mark. The research option consists of a supervised research project that culminates in a full thesis. Students do not have to reside on campus, but should be readily available for consultation with their lecturers and/or supervisor.

Programme Structure

The programme entails the focusing, intensification and deepening of advanced training in the study and practise of Philosophy, with an eye towards independent research. In keeping with existing agreements with foreign universities, you can follow substitute modules at other universities, while remaining enrolled at Stellenbosch University on a full-time basis. This is only possible if substitute components followed in other countries can receive full recognition instead of module 10764 Self Study (Philosophy) 872. Consult the Department for more information.

Programme Codes

12882 - 879(180)
12882 - 889(180)

Programme Content

879:

Compulsory Module

Thesis (Philosophy) (180)

 

889:

Compulsory Modules

Self Study (Philosophy) (90)

Thesis (Philosophy) (90)

 

Assessment and Examination

In the case of the structured option, module 10764 Self Study (Philosophy) 872 is assessed internally by written examination and/or orally. The thesis (90 credits or 180 credits) is assessed according to the existing regulations for the examination of postgraduate qualifications.