Embedded Files
Philosophy Research Programme Aims
Philosophy Research Programme Aims
In its postgraduate research programmes, the Department of Philosophy is committed to these key aims:
producing PG researchers of high academic quality who have shown the ability to undertake research; and
supporting PGRs’ skills development so they can flourish in the next stages of their careers, whether in academia or other sectors.
University of York criteria for the award of research degrees
University of York criteria for the award of research degrees
These are the University's criteria for the award of research degrees:
These are the University's criteria for the award of research degrees:
Descriptor of award for PhD and EngD
The degrees of PhD or EngD are awarded to students who have demonstrated all of the following:
the creation and interpretation of new knowledge through original research or other advanced scholarship of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend to the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication
systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge, which is at the forefront of an academic discipline area or area of professional practice
the general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems
a detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry.
Descriptor of award for MPhil and MA/MSc by Research
The degrees of MPhil and MA/MSc by research are awarded to students who have demonstrated:
a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study, or area of professional practice
a comprehensive understanding of techniques available to their own research or advanced scholarship
originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline
conceptual understanding that enables the student: to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline; and to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses
the general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of knowledge, applications or understanding of the discipline.
Refer to section 2 of the YGRS Policy on Research Degrees for additional information.
Page updated
Report abuse