Philosophy and Religion

Entry requirements

For all School of Philosophy and Religion Masters courses (MARes, MRes), applicants should normally have an appropriate degree – with a minimum of second class honours (lower second class is acceptable), or alternatively a qualification of experience which is acceptable as equivalent.

Months of entry

January, December, November, October, September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February

Course content

This course is a research degree that can be studied through distance learning. It has a duration of one year (full-time) or two years (part-time). The programme is tailor-made to suit your interests in consultation with the areas of expertise offered by the School. It comprises one dissertation of 50,000 words (180 credits).

You will be assigned a supervisor, who will advise you on your choice of subjects and on any questions related to your academic work. Teaching is by means of regular individual supervision, which can include face-to-face supervision at Bangor, supervision via Skype and telephone, and e-mail.

Qualification and course duration

MA(Res)

Further details of qualification

One year (full-time) or two years (part-time).