MA Philosophy in Education

Programme Convenor: Dr Michael Lacewing

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Brief Description of Programme

The MA Philosophy in Education is an innovative Master’s degree that aims to support students in preparing to teach philosophy in secondary schools. The degree combines taught modules carefully focused on topics on the A level syllabus with a module on Teaching Philosophy, which includes a qualification in SAPERE’s Philosophy for Children methodology. The core disciplines of epistemology and metaphysics are compulsory, as is a 12,000-15,000 word dissertation. (Students who are coming to philosophy for the first time are also required to take an Introduction to Philosophy module.) Optional modules cover the main areas on the A level syllabus.