Overview

The Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics programme includes taught units in the Department of Philosophy and the School of Mathematics.

As a postgraduate student, you will be an active member of the department’s flourishing research culture.

You will be encouraged to take part in regular departmental research seminars and workshops, including regular events in logic and philosophy of mathematics (see events pages). These often feature well-known scholars in the field from Bristol and beyond. There is also a weekly postgraduate seminar, where you may present your own work before your peers and learn to develop your argumentative strategies in a supportive environment.

Careers

Students who complete the MA in Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics from University of Bristol have taken up careers in a whole range of industries, such as teaching and the IT sector.

This course provide students with a background in mathematics with an opportunity to develop verbal, written and argumentative skills that are highly valued by employers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophical Writing and Research Seminar

Dissertation

Epistemology and Metaphysics

Philosophy and History of Mathematics

Axiomatic Set Theory

Logic

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mathematics Philosophy View 148 other Masters in Mathematics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum average of 65% in philosophy (with a logic component) or a mathematics degree. Alternative qualifications can be considered if the relevant skills are demonstrated. Applicants who do not hold a Philosophy degree will be required to upload a writing sample.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25200 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12600 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK: part-time (two years)

£6,300 per year

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Living costs for Bristol

Funding

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