Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Philosophy
The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Philosophy) is a one-year programme for those who already hold or who qualify for a BSc degree. The PGDipSc is available to students who are unsure whether they want to undertake an entire MSc or who have not made the grades that allow entry to the MSc. It allows students to receive a science postgraduate qualification in philosophy after one year of postgraduate study. A student who completes the PGDipSc with good grades can then go on to complete an MSc in Philosophy by thesis only in a minimum of one further year of study.
The course of study for the Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Philosophy) is same as that for Part I of the MSc in Philosophy, i.e. eight courses chosen from among PHIL 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 463, 464, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472 (although not all these courses are offered every year). Courses are chosen in consultation with the Graduate Studies Co-ordinator.
Complete regulations for the degree may be found in the University Calendar.
Prerequisites
Students enrolling in the PGDipSc (Philosophy) will normally have completed a BSc and have passed 56 points or more of 300-level Philosophy.
International students should in the first instance, contact the Graduate Studies Co-ordinator to discuss the proposed course of study, and then must apply for admission ad eundem statum according to the proceedures described in the University Information for International Students. Information on subsequent procedures may be found there.