We offer a general MA in Philosophy, along with several specialists MAs in Aesthetics , Philosophy and History of Science , and Philosophy and Law. The specialist MAs reflect Bristol s particular research expertise in these areas. Philosophy postgraduates can use the Arts Faculty Graduate Centre with its excellent computer and working facilities. In addition, the University s Student Finance Office offers a number of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries each year, especially the Arts Faculty postgraduate scholarships and the University of Bristol Postgraduate Research scholarships . The department has a strong track record in bidding for these bursaries and scholarships.
Postgraduates benefit from the wide range of philosophical activities in the department.
The department holds a weekly research seminar , with invited speakers. There are two interdisciplinary centres in the department, The Centre for Cognitive Issues in the Arts , and the Centre for Theories of Language and Learning . The journal Imprints is edited in the department by Chris Bertram and publishes papers in political philosophy and social theory. The department occupies a fine Victorian house, within a short walk of other departments, the library , Senate House and the Student Union . Surrounding the University are the historic and attractive areas of Clifton, Redland and Cotham, where most of our students choose to live, either in Halls of Residence , postgraduate flats or private accommodation.