Erasmus Intensive Programme
Philosophy and Cosmopolitanism
MA modules
Our MA modules are taught in small groups by expert academic staff, giving you the opportunity for thorough and intensive investigation of a
wide range of philosophers and topics.
As a philosophy postgraduate student at Essex, you can participate in a unique series of summer schools at universities across Europe. Up to four postgraduate students
(Masters or research) from participating universities can attend the two-week Intensive Programmes in Democracy and Cosmopolitanism, which are taking place over the next three years (2013–15).
2013 programme
The 2013 Erasmus Intensive Programme will be hosted by the University of Tilburg in the Netherlands from 15–28 July 2013. Previous Intensive Programmes took place in Krakow and Ankara.
Participating universities are Tilburg University in the Netherlands, Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj, Romania, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, Middle East
Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, Antwerp University in Belgium, as well as the University of Essex.
The programme is funded by the European Union, which provides reimbursement for the main part of travel and subsistence costs for participating students.
Find out more
For more information about applying to the Democracy and Cosmopolitanism Intensive Programme, please contact our Study Abroad Officer, Dr Jörg
Schaub or visit the University of Tilburg
website.
The application deadline for the 2013 Intensive Programme was 1 April 2013. Application details for next year’s Intensive Programme will be available in early 2014.
MA courses
Our MA courses offer in-depth study of a range of specialisms including critical theory,
phenomenology and classical German philosophy, and are an excellent preparation for PhD study.
Research
Our research is ranked among the top ten philosophy departments in the UK and we are internationally
recognised for our expertise in critical theory, phenomenology and classical German philosophy.
Fees and scholarships
Find out details about our fees and scholarships. If you would like any further information or have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact us.
PhD study
By undertaking PhD study at Essex, you will become a member of an exciting and active research community, and benefit from the expert supervision of
our internationally recognised staff.