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How to take Admission in Ignou (July 2018 Session)
Programme Description: MASTER OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY
Programme Short Description: MAPY
School Short Description: SOITS
School Description: School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies
Programme Description:
The Master’s programme in philosophy in distance learning mode is intended not only to enhance career prospects for students but also to train the mind for better logical thinking, mental discipline, ability for analysis and synthesis, critical reflection on social and political realities. Philosophy broadens people’s vision towards national integration, genuine appreciation of others’ ‘worldviews’, better understanding of various thought patterns and peaceful co-existence. It also becomes a means to social transformation to build a better nation and to ensure social equality, human dignity and human rights for the citizens. The Master’s programme in Philosophy has the following major components: 1) Compulsory Courses-16 credits; 2) Elective Courses-48 credits. Students can choose 6 electives in the first year and 6 electives in the second year. To successfully complete this programme, you will have to earn 64 credits over a period of 2 to 5 years. This programme is offered only in English. However, a 
student is permitted to write the exam in Hindi.
Eligibililty:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
Fee Structure:
Rs. 10,800/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 5,400/- per year
Programme Details:
Last date for fresh admissions in Bachelors and Masters is 15th July, 2018
Programme Coordinator:
Prof. Gracious Thomas, gthomas@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29571692