Master of Arts [M.A] [Philosophy] From Birkbeck, University of London

Academic Eligibility:

• Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
• Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
•  Students should have a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent, not necessarily in philosophy.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
• Students professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience in a field relevant to graduate study in the humanities will be taken into consideration positively.
• Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Career

Graduates go in to careers in management, politics, recruitment, and journalism. Possible professions include further/higher education lecturer, secondary school teacher, or Civil Service fast streamer. This degree can also be useful in becoming a local government officer, marketing executive, or recruitment consultant.

Students with MA Philosophy degree can find jobs in both India as well as abroad. It gives students various opportunities in the teaching profession or personnel management. Various employment areas where students can get placed are:

• Business
• Community, Social and Personal Service
• Diplomacy
• Publishing House
• Retail Sector
• Insurance Industry
• Finance Departments