University
Massey University
Master of Arts (Philosophy)
This course is available
Online
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1.5 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2024
Campus
Manawatu Campus
Summary
Specialise in Philosophy for your Master of Arts at Massey
With the Master of Arts (Philosophy), you’ll tackle the big questions. Like what kind of beings we are and how we interact with the world in which we live.
You can develop your interests and skills with a research report or a thesis.
Benefit at work and at home
Philosophy isn’t just about abstract thinking. Studying philosophy develops your critical thinking skills: your ability to assess whether arguments are rationally compelling and to make your arguments compelling to others. This skill is important in the workplace, and is consistently ranked by employers among the most desirable attributes in an employee.
It helps you in your day-to-day life too, such as when watching the news or reading stories on the internet. Through your study of philosophy, you’ll learn how to understand and evaluate what you read rather than just remembering it. You’ll become more aware of the reasons why you hold the views you do.
Complete your MA in three semesters
Massey’s Master of Arts is 180 credits. This means you can complete an MA in three semesters of full-time study. If you study part-time, an MA will normally take three years to complete.
A Master of Arts in Philosophy is a good fit if you:
have an undergraduate degree in philosophy
wish to stay relevant to current discussions in philosophy
want to investigate a particular aspect of philosophy.
Entry criteria
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Master of Arts (Philosophy) you will have been awarded or qualified for:
a Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent) with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, with at least a B grade average across the 200/300 level major courses
a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with a subject in the intended postgraduate subject or a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts with an endorsement in the intended postgraduate subject, or an equivalent qualification, with at least a B+ grade average across the 700-level courses for entry to the Research Pathway or a B grade average across the 700-level courses for entry to the Coursework Pathway.
If you have a BA (Hons) or PGDipArts in the intended Master of Arts subject as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
International English Language Requirements:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL iBT – Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
- Cambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.
- NCEL - Level 5
- PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills
- LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Disclaimer