Master of Arts in Philosophy
- ID: MPH2023
- 4 Semesters (2 yrs)
- Min Qualification : Degree or equivalent
The programme, Master of Arts in Philosophy, is duly approved by the competent academic bodies of the university:
- The learner is expected to enjoy the flexibility of choice. The choice-based credit system deployed in the delivery of the programmes ensures the relevance of the pedagogy with the practical significance in the social, cultural, moral and political contexts. The Post Graduate Programme in Philosophy (M.A) has been designed to provide updated knowledge in the discipline of philosophy with an intention of developing and cultivating the spirit of critical/philosophical thinking. The programme further intends to impart practical skills, along with theoretical ones, to seek employment opportunities. It is designed in a way that the learner will continue to do independent research and enquiry in the field which will help him/her get access to new avenues of knowledge as well as build up the career.
Semester | Course type | name of the course | Credit |
S1 | Discipline Core Course 1 | Western Philosophy I | 4 |
Discipline Core Course 2 | Indian Philosophy I | 4 | |
Discipline Core Course 3 | Traditional Logic | 4 | |
Discipline Core Course 4 | Ethics | 4 | |
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (Discipline Specific) | Aesthetics and Art Appreciation | 2 | |
S2 | Discipline Core Course 5 | Western Philosophy II | 4 |
Discipline Core Course 6 | Indian Philosophy II | 4 | |
Discipline Core Course 7 | Symbolic Logic | 4 | |
Discipline Core Course 8 | Socio-Political Philosophy | 4 | |
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (Institution Specific) | Foundational Skills for Research and Writing | 2 | |
S3 | Discipline Core Course 9 | Continental Philosophy | 4 |
Discipline Core Course 10 | Modern Indian Thought | 4 | |
Discipline Specific Elective Course (Choose any two) | Asian-African Philosophy | 4 | |
Environmental Philosophy | 4 | ||
Philosophy of Sreenarayanaguru | 4 | ||
Applied Ethics | 4 | ||
Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course | Philosophical Counselling | 2 | |
S4 | Discipline Core Course 11 | Philosophy of Science | 4 |
Discipline Core Course 12 | Analytic Philosophy | 4 | |
Discipline Specific Elective Course (Choose any one) | Feminist Philosophy | 4 | |
Philosophy of Religion | 4 | ||
Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course | Reasoning and Problem-Solving Techniques | 2 |
Fee Components | Fee Amount |
Fees for first semester (S1) | |
Admission fee | 400 |
Affiliation fee | 400 |
Matriculation fee | 120 |
Eligibility fee | 250 |
Identity Card Fee | 100 |
Arts & Sports Activities Fees | 200 |
Student Welfare Fund | 300 |
Tuition fee | |
1. Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee | 2100 |
| 200 |
| 1200 |
TOTAL | 5,270 |
Fees for subsequent semesters (S2 to S4) | |
Tuition fee | |
Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee | 2100 |
b) Assignment fee | 200 |
c) Counselling Fee | 1200 |
TOTAL | 3,500 |