Master of Research [M.Res] [Philosophy] From Birkbeck, University of London

Academic Eligibility:

• Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
• Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
•  Students should have a second-class honours degree (2:1) in philosophy or equivalent, or an MA in philosophy at Merit level or above, and a sample of written work prior to interview, in addition to a research proposal of up to 1000 words.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
• Students are reviewed on their individual merits and professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively.
• Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Career

Graduates go in to careers in management, politics, recruitment and journalism. Possible professions include further/higher education lecturer, secondary school teacher, or Civil Service fast streamer. This degree can also be useful in becoming a local government officer, marketing executive, or recruitment consultant.

M.Phil offers a lot of lucrative career opportunities in the field of law, academic research, private corporate sector, national organizations, human services, etc. Further research scope in the form of Ph.D. is also available to M.Phil graduates who do not want to enter the job industry. Both public and private sector organizations offer career scope after M Phil. Some of the diverse fields where M Phil job opportunities are available include research organizations, academic institutions, law firms, corporate industries, national organizations, etc. Some of the jobs for M Phil freshers after graduation are listed below:

• Lecturer
• Assistant Professor
• Assistant Researcher
• Consultant
• Scientist
• Quality Control Expert
• Editor
• Human Services Worker
• Speaker
• Social Services Worker