MA Indian Philosophy (2 Years Part Time)
GI 520
PART I
1.
Objectives
This Programme will provide opportunities to students of philosophy to
deepen their knowledge and understanding of philosophical principles and
theories with special emphasis on Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics, Logic,
Aesthetics etc. It will enhance and reinforce their ability to critically analyse
philosophical issues relating to different Schools of thought. It will prepare
students for further research in the wide range of philosophical areas right
from Classical Philosophy to Contemporary Philosophy.
2.
General Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with:
 At least a second class or 50% whichever is applicable or
 A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognized
higher education institution or
 Alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius/
Mahatma Gandhi Institute
3.
Programme Requirements
BA (Hons) Degree in Indian Philosophy or BA (Hons) Indian Philosophy with
Education or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the UOM/MGI
4.
Programme Duration
Master’s
Degree
5.
Minimum
Maximum
4 Semesters (2 years)
8 Semesters (4 years)
Credits Per Semester
Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 4.
6.
Minimum Credit Required For Awards Of:
Masters Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
: 39 Credits
: 24 Credits
: 12 Credits
Credit Breakdown As Follows:
Master’s
Award
(Minimum
Core Taught
Modules)
24 Credits
Dissertation
Elective/Optional
Module
Total
12 Credits
3 Credits
39
Postgraduate
Diploma
24 Credits
24
Postgraduate
Certificate
12 Credits
12
7. Assessment

All modules will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows unless otherwise
specified:
Assessment will be based on Written Examinations of 3-hour duration carrying 70% of
total marks and Continuous Assessment carrying 30% of total marks.

Continuous assessment will be based on seminars/presentations/assignments/class tests.

There is no level attached to modules, i.e. each module carries its credit value.

For a student to pass a module, an overall total of 40% for combined Continuous
Assessment (CA) and Written Examination (WE) components would be required, without
minimum thresholds within the individual Continuous Assessment and Written
Examination components. The same criteria will apply for modules being assessed
jointly. Note that all overall marks for the two modules will be considered and not the
individual marks for each of the two modules
7.5 Assessment for dissertation will include a Viva Voce conducted by a panel including the
Supervisor.

Note: Submission deadlines for dissertation:
First draft: 14 December of the first year
Final Copy: 16 January in the final year.
2
As the programme is
to start in January
8. Choice Of Electives
Students will be required to submit their choice of electives in order of priority by the
middle of Semester I of year 1.
The University/MGI reserves the right not to offer a given elective module if the
critical number of students is not attained and/or for reasons of resource constraints.
PART II
List of Modules
Module Code
Modules
Hr/Wk
Credits
INPH 6110
Problems of Epistemology
3
3
INPH 6120
Problems of Metaphysics
3
3
INPH 6130
Philosophy of Language
3
3
SKT 6110
Sanskrit I
3
3
INPH 6210
Problems of Ethics
3
3
SKT 6210
Sanskrit II
3
3
INPH 6220
Logic
3
3
INPH 6230
Aesthetics
3
3
INPH 6000
Dissertation
-
12
Electives
Module Code
Modules
Hr/Wk
Credits
INPH 6140
Social and Political
Philosophy
3
3
INPH 6150
Philosophy of Religion
3
3
WPH 6160
Western Philosophy
3
3
3
PART III
Programme Plan
Level I
Semester I
INPH 6110
Problems of
Epistemology
INPH 6120
Problems of
Metaphysics
Hrs/Wk
L+P
3 +0
3+0
Credits
Level I
Semester II
INPH 6130
Philosophy of
Language
3
SKT 6110
Sanskrit I
3
Electives:
Any one of the
following:
INPH 6140
Social &
Political
Philosophy
Or
INPH 6150
Philosophy
of Religion
Or
WPH 6160
Western
Philosophy
Level II
Semester I
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
INPH 6210
Problems of
Ethics
3+0
3
3+0
-
SKT 6210
Sanskrit II
INPH 6000
Dissertation
Hrs/
Wk
L+P
Credits
3+0
3
3+0
3
3+0
3
Level II
Semester II
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
INPH 6220
Logic
3+0
3
3+0
INPH 6230
Aesthetics
3+0
3
-
INPH 6000
Dissertation
-
12
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