Overview
We list Philosophy MA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Philosophy is research led, teaching you to handle evidence and build an argument from it. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 30 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Consistently among the strongest degrees for postgraduate law and for the civil service, because it trains argument and precision. Employers read it for reasoning, not for content, and it needs a practical skill attached.
Roles graduates go into
- Policy adviser or analyst
- Consultant
- Data or research analyst
- Trainee solicitor, after conversion
- Ethics and governance officer
- Teacher or lecturer
Where they work
- Civil service and public bodies
- Consultancies and professional services
- Technology companies in ethics and policy
- Law, after a conversion route
- Schools and universities
After the course
A law conversion and the SQE for practice, or a master's for policy and research.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000