Overview

The study of Ancient Philosophy has more than mere academic interest, for the ancient thinkers set themselves the task of securing for their students ‘the good life’, that is, the capacity to live as well as one may in ways that are appropriate for rational and conscientious beings.

The student on this program is therefore encouraged to appreciate in a significant sense what it means to be a philosopher (a ‘lover of wisdom’) and how living the ‘philosophic life’ contributes to one’s well-being and to the development of one’s humanity.

This program at Warnborough College has several related aims:

to introduce candidates to how the key ancient thinkers addressed the question of how human beings should secure the ‘good life’ and how to ‘live well’.

to develop an understanding of important concepts required for this endeavour, including ‘good’, ‘pleasure’, ‘happiness’, ‘desire’, and ‘virtue’.

to introduce to the candidate important texts written by the great thinkers of the period, namely: Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus and Epictetus.

to develop the necessary reasoning and analytical skills for accomplishing this.

Careers

The rigorous intellectual training that philosophy 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:

Good, Pleasure and Happiness
Knowledge and Desire in Virtue
The Good of Others
Virtue and Happiness
Plato
Aristotle
The Philosophy of Epicurus
The Philosophy of the Stoic Epictetus

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 Ancient History View 7 other PhDs in Ancient History 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.
National

18000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

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

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