Master of Arts [MA] (Philosophy) From LNMU, Darbhanga

MA Philosophy is a postgraduate degree program of arts which specializes in the field of Philosophy. The duration of the course is for 2 academic years divided into four semesters. The course is a deep and critical study of many philosophical tenets. Approximate Tuition fee of the course is 9000 INR depending on colleges. 

The course is more of a theoretical course which does not have any immediate vocational purpose but which helps the philosophy enthusiasts understand and analyze the world better.  It is a course which helps a student grow and develop a better understanding of the world.

MA Philosophy degree holders can earn 15,000 INR to 25,000 INR initially and build a successful career working as Consultant, Human Resource Specialist, Insurance Underwriter or Ethics Advisor.

What is MA Philosophy about?

The course is about the detailed study of the philosophies of different philosophers from different countries. The course is a wide study of philosophers from classical Indian context to Greek philosophers and also the philosophers from the modern western world.

It not only talks about the different philosophers and their philosophies but also situates the historical philosophies in the current contexts and provides a critical view on them. It is a wide course which incorporates various philosophical tenets like that of feminism, symbolisation, imagination, marxism etc.

Who should opt for the course?

Any student who has a keen interest in the study of philosophy, the history of philosophy and also situating philosophy in different historical and geographical contexts, should opt for this course. It is a course which is ideal for a student who wishes to take up philosophy as a discourse which helps him/her understand the contemporary situations on a more intellectual level.

Duration

The duration of the course is for 2 academic years and these 2 years are divided into 4 semesters. The semesters thus divided into a combination of theory classes, seminars and talks and various independent research work conducted by the students.

Top institutes

The course is very popular and is offered by many MA Colleges in India, which have great infrastructure and highly qualified faculty. Some of these colleges are:

Aspirants seeking admission to 2 Years Full-Time MA Program must have completed Graduation from the recognised Institute or University.