Philosophy The University of Manchester

Overview

The MA Philosophy course from The University of Manchester combines:

• in-depth study of specialised areas of analytical philosophy;
• extensive research training to provide the skills necessary to complete a master's dissertation and;
• a dissertation supervised by a member of staff with expertise in the area you wish to study in more depth.

The course is ideal both for those wishing to do a PhD in Philosophy, and for students who want to improve their employability through the development of rigorous critical, analytical and research skills.

It provides a deeper knowledge of a wide variety of areas of philosophy than is possible at undergraduate level, and equips you with the ability to plan, organise and work autonomously on a substantial individual project. 

Career opportunities

Many of our MA Philosophy graduates go on to pursue a PhD in Philosophy.

Others embark on careers including:

• the Civil Service;
• journalism;
• teaching;
• law;
• and a wide range of related positions in both the public and private sectors.