M.A (Philosophy)

Master of Arts in Philosophy

M.A (Philosophy) or Master of Arts in Philosophy is a Post-Graduate Philosophy course. Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. The Master of Arts course in Philosophy includes a comprehensive and thorough study of Philosophy as a discipline at an advanced level.

The post-graduate degree course in Philosophy involves the study of critical and systematic approaches and its reliance on a reasoned argument to address general problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, truth, beauty, law, justice, validity, mind, and language.

The study of Master of Arts degree course in Philosophy includes topics such as Moral Philosophy, Problems of Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Theory of Knowledge and Reality, Logic and Language, Ethics, Religion, Philosophy of Mind, etc. The Master of Arts course in Philosophy is a valuable, important, and job-oriented one.

M.A (Philosophy) Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed graduation degrees in any stream.
• However, many of the reputed universities demand a graduation degree with Honours in Philosophy or Philosophy as one of the subjects studied in graduation from any of the recognized universities/colleges of the country for admission to Master of Arts (Philosophy) degree course.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes demand a minimum of 45-50% marks in graduation as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this course and some also conduct entrance examinations to get admission to their Master of Arts (Philosophy) degree course.
• Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e., total marks aggregated in the final exams of graduation and the entrance exam.

M.A (Philosophy) Syllabus

Syllabus of Philosophy as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.A (Philosophy) Colleges

• Assam University, Silchar
• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh
• Kamala Nehru College, Delhi
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
• North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong

M.A (Philosophy) Course Suitability

• Those who have the capability of analyzing and constructing sound arguments; distinguish fine differences between views and find common ground; present ideas convincingly through well-constructed and systematic arguments are the most suitable for it.
• Second, those who have the talents like writing clearly and persuasively; generating ideas and coming up with solutions to problems, and being open to new ideas and new ways of thinking are also a good match for it.
• Those who are thinking of going for teaching fields at higher degree level aiming to become teacher/lecturer at school, college, and university level both in private and government institutions also are a good match for it.

How is M.A (Philosophy) Course Beneficial?

• Master of Arts (Philosophy) degree serves as a basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil. Degree in Philosophy. On successful completion of this degree, a student can apply for the UGC-NET or JRF exam; the success in these exams makes teaching or research a good option.
• Master of Arts (Philosophy) degree holders can opt for further higher studies and careers in various specializations of philosophy like in Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Moral Philosophy, Aesthetics, Logic, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language, Social and Political Philosophy, Cognitive Science, History of Modern Philosophy, Philosophy and Gender and Philosophy of Law.
• A degree in Philosophy satisfies a student’s desire who study for the sake of passion as well as ethics that the subject of Philosophy carries along with itself.

M.A (Philosophy) Employment Areas

• Businesses
• Community, Social & Personal Service
• Divinity
• Finance Departments
• Health & Social Work
• Hotels & Restaurants
• Insurance Industry
• Public Service
• Publishing Houses
• Public Administration
• Retail Sector
• Research Centres
• Student Affairs
• Teaching

M.A (Philosophy) Job Types

• Archivist
• Consultant
• Clergy Person
• Charities Administrator
• Diplomat
• Ethics Advisor
• Human Resources Specialist
• Human Resources Officer
• Higher Education Teaching & Research
• Insurance Underwriter
• Information Management/Science
• Social Worker
• Survey Interviewer
• Teacher, Tutor & Lecturer

Advanced Course in M.A (Philosophy)

• M.Phil. (Philosophy)