Philosophy masters courses

We offer MA degrees in philosophy and cognitive studies. Our Philosophy MA is a flexible introduction to postgraduate study in philosophy, while the interdisciplinary Cognitive Studies MA benefits from teaching contributions from other departments.

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Masters courses

Philosophy MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Engage with cutting edge philosophical research and master the foundations of the discipline across its different traditions. The Philosophy MA allows you to pursue your particular philosophical interests while honing your research skills and enhancing your career prospects.

  • Funding available

Cognitive Studies MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the cutting edge of research into the nature of the mind and behaviour on this highly flexible course, in which philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, anthropology and artificial intelligence come together to discover how the mind works.

  • Funding available

Find out more about our philosophy staff, our research, and the many additional events and activities open to our MA students.

Postgraduate Diploma

We offer a Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy, following the same pattern as the MA Programmes but assessed by coursework essays alone (with no dissertation).

The course runs for nine months.

Candidates take four modules (120 credits), and write four essays of 4-6,000 words, or eight essays of 2-3,000 words.

We do not accept candidates onto the diploma directly. All students are admitted onto the MA initially, but may be transferred to the diploma programme in the course of the year.

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Become part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us at our online open day on Wednesday 26 November 2025.

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