Master of Arts in Philosophy

The course teaches students comprehensive and specialised subjects in philosophy; it develops skills in critical thinking and analysis. By exposing students to both the broad themes of philosophy and specialized topics and key historical figures, students will gain an advanced understanding of the field.

• Target Audience

  • The course is suited for individuals who desire to enhance their knowledge of theology and its various applications used in different fields of employment and provides the needed professional skills for those pursuing career paths related to religion and philosophy. The course also prepares students for engaging with studies at the doctoral level in theology or other related fields. In all cases, the target group should be prepared to pursue substantial academic studies.

• Target Group

  • Ages 19-30, 31-65, 65+

• Mode of Attendance

  • Online

• Structure of the programme

  • Please note that this structure may be subject to change based on faculty expertise and evolving academic best practices. This flexibility ensures we can provide the most up-to-date and effective learning experience for our students. The MA in Philosophy combines asynchronous components (lecture videos, readings, and assignments) and synchronous meetings attended by students and a teacher during a video call. The course is research-focused. Asynchronous components support the schedule of students from diverse work-life situations, and synchronous meetings provide accountability and motivation for students. Students have direct access to their teacher and their peers at all times through the use of direct message and group chat; teachers are also able to initiate voice and video calls with students outside the regularly scheduled synchronous sessions. The degree is composed of multiple core modules in topics and themes, followed by an extensive dissertation project. Full-time students will take all ten core modules and the dissertation course in the span of 50 weeks to one year. In the first semester they will complete the 10 core modules. In the second semester they will take the dissertation course  identified throughout the programme, enrolment in courses depends on advertisement from Woolf faculty and staff. Grading System:

• Scale: 0-100 points

• Components: 60% of the mark derives from the average of the assignments, and 40% of the mark derives from the cumulative examination

• Passing requirement: minimum of 60% overall

• Dates of Next Intake: rolling admission

• Pass rates: 2023 pass rates will be publicised in the next cycle, contingent upon ensuring sufficient student data for anonymization. Identity Malta’s VISA requirement for third country nationals: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/