PhD in Philosophy 48 months PHD Programme By University of Jordan |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Background to the program and subject area:


The Department of sociology and philosophy was founded with the establishment of the University of Jordan in 1962. The department of philosophy became an independent department in 1976, and has since then been, increasing its staff and developing its study plans. In 1982 the Department started an M.A. program, while the B.A program was revived in 2001/2002 and Ph.D program started 2006/2007. The Department of Philosophy is the first department to offer a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Jordan Universities. Its staff includes professors, deans as well as competent associate and assistant professors. Indeed, some of the department members had become a president of a university in Jordan and others a head of institutions in the country. The Department had also together with the Arab Philosophy Society, organized five philosophy conferences


Vision statements of the program:


The philosophy Department consists currently of five permanent staff and hopes to increase staff in the coming future. The Department has been committed from the start to fostering a wide varity of philosophical approaches, and to developing links between philosophy and other disciplens. We offer a wide range of courses for undergraduates, post-graduates and doctoral research stududents. A wide varity of philosophical viewpoints are represented in the department. Here are just some of those interests: - Islamic philosophy, Modern and Contemporary Arab thought, Critical theory, Philosophical Hermeneutics. - Classical philosophical questions about existence, knowledge and language. - Issues in moral and political philosophy. The varity of our modules and courses reflects this diversity. Some modules are traditional in conception, and aim to provide a basic understanding of philosophical problems as they are usually taught and discussed. Others are innovatory: they aim to break new ground, offering a fresh approach, and bring new problems under philosophical scrutiny.


Mission statements of the program:


For graduate students at all levels, our aim in philosophy department, is to provide an academic atmosphere which helps them to meet the various challenges involved in philosophical studies. There are frequent opportunities for contact with staff and for philosophical conversation, in an atmosphere which is both friendly and serious. There are so many students now who choose philosophy. No undergraduate, surely, would choose philosophy. No undergraduate, surely, would choose to study the subject for anything mor than the love of the discipline. Perhaps this was the case, but the tide is turning. The number of students choosing to study philosophy is on the up, rising between 2006-2007 and 2009-2010. And this is, perhaps, because employers have discovered that a mind sharpened by the study of philosophy is ideal for today's workplace. Employers seeking the best graduates now look at a wider range of degrees because they recognize that courses such as philosophy teach the kind of skills that are essential for senior professional roles, skills that may not be developed at business school. Thus, being able to think criticaly, having good analytical skills, being an effective communicator these are the sorts of skills that most good managers would be expected to have. I think employers are beginning to ask, where are we going to find these skills?


Program Aims:

 

The philosophy Department consists currently of five permanent staff and hopes to increase staff in the coming future. The Department has been committed from the start to fostering a wide varity of philosophical approaches, and to developing links between philosophy and other disciplens. We offer a wide range of courses for undergraduates, post-graduates and doctoral research stududents. A wide varity of philosophical viewpoints are represented in the department. Here are just some of those interests: - Islamic philosophy, Modern and Contemporary Arab thought, Critical theory, Philosophical Hermeneutics. - Classical philosophical questions about existence, knowledge and language. - Issues in moral and political philosophy. The varity of our modules and courses reflects this diversity. Some modules are traditional in conception, and aim to provide a basic understanding of philosophical problems as they are usually taught and discussed. Others are innovatory: they aim to break new ground, offering a fresh approach, and bring new problems under philosophical scrutiny.​

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Background to the program and subject area:


The Department of sociology and philosophy was founded with the establishment of the University of Jordan in 1962. The department of philosophy became an independent department in 1976, and has since then been, increasing its staff and developing its study plans. In 1982 the Department started an M.A. program, while the B.A program was revived in 2001/2002 and Ph.D program started 2006/2007. The Department of Philosophy is the first department to offer a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Jordan Universities. Its staff includes professors, deans as well as competent associate and assistant professors. Indeed, some of the department members had become a president of a university in Jordan and others a head of institutions in the country. The Department had also together with the Arab Philosophy Society, organized five philosophy conferences


Vision statements of the program:


The philosophy Department consists currently of five permanent staff and hopes to increase staff in the coming future. The Department has been committed from the start to fostering a wide varity of philosophical approaches, and to developing links between philosophy and other disciplens. We offer a wide range of courses for undergraduates, post-graduates and doctoral research stududents. A wide varity of philosophical viewpoints are represented in the department. Here are just some of those interests: - Islamic philosophy, Modern and Contemporary Arab thought, Critical theory, Philosophical Hermeneutics. - Classical philosophical questions about existence, knowledge and language. - Issues in moral and political philosophy. The varity of our modules and courses reflects this diversity. Some modules are traditional in conception, and aim to provide a basic understanding of philosophical problems as they are usually taught and discussed. Others are innovatory: they aim to break new ground, offering a fresh approach, and bring new problems under philosophical scrutiny.


Mission statements of the program:


For graduate students at all levels, our aim in philosophy department, is to provide an academic atmosphere which helps them to meet the various challenges involved in philosophical studies. There are frequent opportunities for contact with staff and for philosophical conversation, in an atmosphere which is both friendly and serious. There are so many students now who choose philosophy. No undergraduate, surely, would choose philosophy. No undergraduate, surely, would choose to study the subject for anything mor than the love of the discipline. Perhaps this was the case, but the tide is turning. The number of students choosing to study philosophy is on the up, rising between 2006-2007 and 2009-2010. And this is, perhaps, because employers have discovered that a mind sharpened by the study of philosophy is ideal for today's workplace. Employers seeking the best graduates now look at a wider range of degrees because they recognize that courses such as philosophy teach the kind of skills that are essential for senior professional roles, skills that may not be developed at business school. Thus, being able to think criticaly, having good analytical skills, being an effective communicator these are the sorts of skills that most good managers would be expected to have. I think employers are beginning to ask, where are we going to find these skills?


Program Aims:

 

The philosophy Department consists currently of five permanent staff and hopes to increase staff in the coming future. The Department has been committed from the start to fostering a wide varity of philosophical approaches, and to developing links between philosophy and other disciplens. We offer a wide range of courses for undergraduates, post-graduates and doctoral research stududents. A wide varity of philosophical viewpoints are represented in the department. Here are just some of those interests: - Islamic philosophy, Modern and Contemporary Arab thought, Critical theory, Philosophical Hermeneutics. - Classical philosophical questions about existence, knowledge and language. - Issues in moral and political philosophy. The varity of our modules and courses reflects this diversity. Some modules are traditional in conception, and aim to provide a basic understanding of philosophical problems as they are usually taught and discussed. Others are innovatory: they aim to break new ground, offering a fresh approach, and bring new problems under philosophical scrutiny.​

Admission Requirements

5+
59+
Required Scores of English Language Tests

Please note that applicants who have graduated from an English-speaking country are exempt from the English exam requirement.

IBT - 59  AMIDEAST  (Jordan only)
IELTS - 5 British Council (Jordan only)


Required Documents:

After checking your eligibility for the program, your electronic application at the next step must include the following documents compiled into a single PDF file (with a size of less than 6 MB):


1.  A copy of the General Secondary Certificate (high school or Tawjihi).

2.  A copy of the bachelor's degree certificate is required for master's students. For doctoral students, a copy of the master's degree certificate with a rating of at least 'Good' is required.

3.  Transcripts for all academic years of the bachelor's degree for master's students, and transcripts for all academic years of both the bachelor's and master's degree for doctoral students.

4. The grading system used by the student's university (for graduates of non-Jordanian universities).

5. A personal photograph.

6.  A copy of the passport.

4 Years
Feb
Oct

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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