Overview

The themes in this course at Warnborough College include important milestones in the history of ideas. Thus, the impact of Darwin’s theories on biology has been compared to that of Newton on physics. Although Darwinism affected many different fields and disciplines, it should also be remembered that, when extrapolated to human society, it unfortunately gave us Social Darwinism.

This naturally, raises a whole host of moral and ethical issues and is just one example of what the PhD could focus on. The History of Ideas is thus a detailed analysis of where ideas come from and how they interact with other ideas through the course of history.

Who Should Do This?

Graduates who are motivated to learn on their own
Those looking to move into professional academia
Those with a real passion for intellectual history. Even if you do not have plans to move into the academic field, if you have a real interest in the subject matter you could make the perfect student!
The rigorous intellectual training that the history of ideas provides has value and appeal to employers in areas such as: teaching (most likely at the college level), course development and curricula design, research, civil service, local government, charities, information technology, solicitor’s firms, publishing and journalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science-Faith Issues
A Symbolic Interpretation of Genesis
Darwinism
Social Darwinism
Women’s Rights
Political Concepts
Historical (Cyclical) Patterns
Myths and Fables
The History of Ideas in a Literary Context

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Start Date: Monthly

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

History Philosophy General Studies View 8 other PhDs in General Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of a Master's degree; or equivalent.
A full curriculum vitae/resumé.
A brief autobiography.
A brief research proposal, if you are choosing either research or projects options. Outline what you would like to do on the program – the research topic, intended methodology, and planned resources. It should be clear and concise, and can be modified later after discussion with your Program Director.
Copies of all academic transcripts. Please include English translations if your transcripts are in another language.
Two references. From employers, business partners, and/or academics.
A scanned copy of your passport or government-issued ID showing your name, date of birth and photograph.
Two passport-size photographs (if you are posting a paper application).
Application fee of €100.
All other relevant and related information or documentation (e.g. scholarship requests, etc.)

Tuition Fee

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International

18000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

18000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 EUR per year during 36 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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