Philosophy & Literature

The Grad Dip in Philosophy and Literature is designed to offer graduates of either philosophy or literature (English and other literatures) the opportunity to study the many areas of overlap between the disciplines.

You will need: - An undergraduate degree in either Philosophy or a Literature. - If the undergraduate degree is in literature, you should have at least two courses in literary theory, each with a grade of at least B- (60%). - An overall grade of B- (60%) in your undergraduate degree (to be confirmed by a transcript); - Two academic letters of reference; - A sample of philosophical or literary-theoretical writing, such as an undergraduate essay. You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/