Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Catagory: Teaching & Education
Course Type: M.Phil
Duration: 2 Year
Study Mode: Regular
About Course
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Course Details
M.Phil. or Master of Philosophy is a Postgraduate Academic Research Degree Course. It studies about the nature of man and ideas in context to a certain field of study. Philosophy is a comprehensive system of ideas about human nature and the nature of the reality we live in. The duration of Master of Philosophy degree is 1-2 years involving many semesters. The Course is of 2 years duration if pursued Part-Time, like in Bharathidasan University. A pre-doctoral programme - Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) is taken after completion of the Master's Degree. This can either be completely research based or can include course work as well. Master’s Degree in Philosophy is offered by various Indian Universities in a wide variety of subjects ranging from English, Mathematics, and Physics to Management. Master’s Degree Programs in Philosophy can also be pursued through distance learning programs which one can pursue at one's own flexibility. After completing Master of Philosophy through distance learning, one can continue further research through other doctoral programs. Some of the Institutes providing Distance Education in Philosophy are Alagappa University, Andhra University, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Tamil Nadu Open University etc.
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Eligibility
- Aspiring candidates should have a Master's degree in science, arts or engineering. Candidates need to acquire 55% marks in the subject chosen for M.Phil. course or an allied subject at the postgraduate level to be considered eligible for the course. The percentage Norm may vary from Institute to Institute.
- A written test maybe conducted to assess the candidate’s knowledge. Those who qualify in the written test will be required to appear in an interview. Certain institute’s waiver entrance test if the candidate has qualified in NET, SET or equivalent national level examination.
- The admission procedure and mode of selection for admission to Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) through distance learning however, may vary from one Institute to another. Some Institutes have specified added eligibility criteria for admitting candidates into their distance learning M.Phil. program.
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Duation - 2 Years
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Employment Areas
- Consultancy
- Educational Institutes
- Human Services Industry
- Law Firms
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Publishing Houses
- Research and Development Institutes
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Job Types
- Consultant
- Social Service Worker
- Teacher & Lecturer
- Speaker
- Human Services Worker
- Editor
- Scientist
- Assistant Professor