Find out more about the Short Learning Programme (Certificate) in Philosophy For the BA Hons and MPhil there are four modules to be completed, as well as a research essay (Hons) or mini-dissertation (MPhil). The classes for the modules are grouped together in ‘blocks’ of four weeks with classes only on Saturdays. This gives part-time students the opportunity to attend classes on Saturdays and do other work during the week. Students do not write closed book exams but do research assignments with formative and summative assessments as part of it. Honours programme 1st SEMESTER / 1st Quarter 2ND SEMESTER / 3rd Quarter FILH682: Environmental Ethics & Philosophy Lecturer: Prof Yolandi Coetser FILH681: African Philosophy Lecturer: Prof Aïda Terblanche-Greeff 1st SEMESTER / 2nd Quarter 2nd SEMESTER / 4th Quarter FILH683: Paul Ricoeur, Giorgio Agamben & Happiness Lecturer: Prof Anné Verhoef FILH678: TBC Lecturer: Dr Mutshidzi Maraganedzha MPhil programme Not presented in 2026. Please refer to the Postgraduate Yearbook for further information. Research - Full dissertation Please refer to the Postgraduate Yearbook for further information. Thesis Please refer to the Postgraduate Yearbook for further information.Short Learning Programme (Certificate in Philosophy)
BA Hons in Philosophy and MPhil in Philosophy
The specific module offering for each year differs slightly. We aim to host at least one international scholar per year who present one of the four modules.
MA in Philosophy
PhD in Philosophy