Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma Philosophy with English for Academic Purposes at University of Essex is a Master programme in Humanities over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma Philosophy with English for Academic Purposes programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: GBP 10,045 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma Philosophy with English for Academic Purposes programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- English for Academic Purposes
- Advanced English for Academic Purposes
- Extended English for Academic Purposes Project
- Integrated Language Skills for Graduate Students
- Knowledge & Reality (optional)
- Narrativity, Truth and Flourishing (optional)
- Philosophy and Religion (optional)
- Ethics (optional)
- Contemporary Political Philosophy (optional)
- Freud and the Philosophy of the Unconscious (optional)
- Topics in the Philosophy of Religion (optional)
- Applied Ethics (optional)
- Capitalism and its Critics (optional)
- Topics in Analytic Philosophy (optional)
- Ancient Philosophy (optional)
- Our courses are taught by world-class academics, and over three quarters of our research is rated \x91world-leading\x92 or \x91internationally excellent\x92 (REF 2014).
- Our open-minded and enthusiastic staff have an exceptionally broad range of research interests, so whatever questions in philosophy catch hold of your imagination, there is certain to be someone you can approach to find out more.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- This course is only available to international applicants.
- IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,045 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,045 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months
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