History of Shi’i

About the course
The MA in this academic field is a two-year course intended primarily for students who desire an intensive introduction to this field. The course is an excellent preparation for subsequent doctoral study.

Supervision
You will be assigned a supervisor who is responsible for offering academic guidance throughout the course.
The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Faculty of Relevant field and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Faculty.

Assessment
At the end of the first year, you will sit a qualifying examination in the courses you have been studying. The second year ends with a set of examinations.

Graduate destinations
Graduates in this academic field have undertaken further research into subjects linked with Philosophy and have pursued successful careers in the academic world and education.

Changes to this course and your supervision
The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. The safety of students, staff and visitors is paramount and major changes to delivery or services may have to be made in circumstances of a pandemic (including Covid-19), epidemic or local health emergency. In addition, in certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study.
Where possible your academic supervisor will not change for the duration of your course. However, it may be necessary to assign a new academic supervisor during the course of study or before registration for reasons which might include illness, sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment.

course fees for entry in 2021-22

Total cost of the course:

Education-oriented: $ 3000

Course fees are payable each year, for the duration of your fee liability (your fee liability is the length of time for which you are required to pay course fees). For courses lasting longer than one year, please be aware that fees will usually increase annually. For details, please see our guidance on likely increases to fees and charges.
Course fees cover your teaching as well as other academic services and facilities provided to support your studies. Unless specified in the additional information section below, course fees do not cover your accommodation, residential costs or other living costs. They also don’t cover any additional costs and charges that are outlined in the additional information below.
For more information about course fees and fee liability, please see the Fees section of this website.

Living costs
In addition to your course fees, you will need to ensure that you have adequate funds to support your living costs for the duration of your course.

How to apply
The set of documents you should send with your application to this course comprises the following:

Official transcript(s)
Your transcripts should give detailed information of the individual grades received in your university-level qualifications to date. You should only upload official documents issued by your institution and any transcript not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation.

CV/résumé
A CV/résumé is compulsory for all applications. Most applicants choose to submit a document of one to two pages highlighting their academic achievements and any relevant professional experience.

Research proposal
The research proposal is a crucial element of a MA application. It should communicate, not so much your personal autobiography, as your academic commitment and seriousness. Assessors are looking to be persuaded that you know the field in which you propose to conduct research, and are committed to spending several years working in it.
Content:
Each proposal will be read and carefully evaluated by specialists, and should contain an outline of the research you plan to undertake and what you intend to achieve. All proposals should be submitted in English. A selective bibliography may be included.
You should explain, within your proposal:

the specific field in which you propose to conduct research;
how you intend to structure and undertake your research;
the questions, problems, issues and debates with which you expect to engage;
how you see the proposed research building on your previous study;
your knowledge of any languages required for your research project – if you are unsure which languages might be required, see the entry requirements or contact the faculty directly.

You may also wish to include a provisional title for your dissertation. While it is normal for plans to change in the course of developing a project, you should make your best effort to define your intended research, identify the focal question or problem to which it will constitute an answer or solution, specify a finite body of core texts or sources, and explain the methods involved.

Assessment:
This will be assessed for your reasons for applying, the coherence of your proposal, the originality of your project; evidence of motivation for and understanding of the proposed area of study and your ability to present a reasoned case in English.
A research proposal is assessed in terms of the intellectual coherence and academic originality of the project; evidence of the applicant’s motivation and understanding of the proposed area of study; and the feasibility of successfully completing the project in the time available for the course (up to four years full-time).
The faculty will also assess your commitment to the subject beyond the requirements of the degree course, preliminary knowledge of research techniques, capacity for sustained and intense work, evidence of reasoning ability, and ability to absorb new ideas, which are often presented abstractly at a rapid pace.

Apply using the Applicant Portal
The “Apply Now” button below will take you to the Applicant Portal, where you can create and submit your application and supporting documents.
An application is only complete when:
you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal.

How to apply
The set of documents you should send with your application to this course comprises the following:

the specific field in which you propose to conduct research;
how you intend to structure and undertake your research;
the questions, problems, issues and debates with which you expect to engage;
how you see the proposed research building on your previous study;
your knowledge of any languages required for your research project – if you are unsure which languages might be required, see the entry requirements or contact the faculty directly.

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