Philosophy masters courses

We offer MA degrees in Philosophy, Cognitive Studies, and Political Theory. Our Philosophy MA is a flexible introduction to postgraduate study in Philosophy, whilst the interdisciplinary Political Theory and Cognitive Studies MAs benefit from teaching contributions from other departments.

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Masters courses

Philosophy MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Study the areas of philosophy that matter to you with this highly flexible course. You'll develop a deeper understanding of philosophy, with the freedom to explore the areas that most interest and inspire you.

  • Funding available

Cognitive Studies MA

Postgraduate taught
  • 2024 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Explore the cutting-edge field of cognitive science, in which philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics and anthropology come together to discover how the mind works.

  • Funding available

Political Theory MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Deepen your understanding of social and political issues on this course, which is jointly run by the departments of philosophy and politics.

  • Funding available

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Postgraduate Diploma

The department offers 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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International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships towards the annual tuition fee. Applications are open for existing offer holders.

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