M. Phil Philosophy-GCU Lahore

Course name: M. Phil Philosophy

Course Overview: The Department cherishes the rare distinction of being not only the oldest Postgraduate Department of GC University, Lahore, but also of being the Alma Mater of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the poet philosopher of Pakistan. Since its inception in 1868, eminent thinkers and teachers like Thomas Arnold, Dr. Muhammad lqbal, S. G. Brett, L.P. Saunders and G. N. Chatterji had been contributing to its academic development.

During its long history, the Department has continued to be one of the most important centers of philosophical learning in South Asia, especially noted for the promotion of the spirit of free inquiry and critical thinking. The department has made significant contribution to the promotion of liberal values in the University.

Keeping in view the demands of changing times the Department has been renamed as “Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies”; since it vows to develop an interdisciplinary space for Philosophy in the academic arena through innovative and interactive teaching. The department strives to create an academic environment which could promote learning to philosophize and actuate intellectual skills to employ contemporary philosophical models for the cultural re-orientation of Philosophy in Pakistani society. To explore new job opportunities for the Philosophy graduates is also one of the topmost priorities of the Department.

No. of Semesters: 4-6

Course duration: 2-3 years

Requirements: A candidate having sixteen years of Education or 4-years of education (130 credit hours) after HSSC/A-Level/Grad-12/Equivalent in the relevant subject. The minimum required marks/grades for admission in MS/MPhil will be as follow:

• Faculty of Science & Technology 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in an Annual Examinations.
  
• Faculty of Engineering 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in Annual Examination.
  
• Faculty of Arts & Social Science 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in an Annual Examination.
  
• Faculty of Languages, Islamic & Oriental Learning 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% in Annual Examination.
  
• All candidates are required to pass the GCU General Assessment Test (General) for MS/MPhil admission to be conducted through NTS. The schedule of registration and test shall be announced at an appropriate time.
  
• The candidate who already possess valid GAT result through NTS are also eligible to apply for admission till 30-09-2014.
  
• Candidates working in Government /Semi Government or private institutions may apply. Such candidates shall have to submit “NOC” from the Head of the Institution where they are working.
  
• There is no age limit for admission to MS/MPhil programme.
  
• A “Notification of Registration” of the candidate approved for admission in MS/MPhil programme shall be issued by the Registrar.
  

How to apply: Admissions for Undergraduate degree programs usually opened once in a year during Fall Semester i.e. August / September.

• Applications for admission to various Undergraduate degree programs are invited through an advertisement.
  Admission is made purely on merit basis from amongst the applicants.
  
• In case the admission form is downloaded from university website (www.gcu.edu.pk), it should be accompanied with a Bank Draft / Pay Order
  
• The application forms are available in the prospectus which can be obtained from the Office.
  
• The candidates are advised to fill the Application Form carefully after reading the instructions and especially the column for preferences of different disciplines.
  

Curriculum:

Note: The scheme of studies/courses are subject to change and revision.