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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

MA Philosophy Research Skills

Ethics

Metaphysics

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Language

Aesthetics

Seminal articles in philosophy

MA Philosophy Dissertation

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

103

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Philosophy & Ethics General Studies & Classics View 249 other Masters in Philosophy & Ethics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

103

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree (or the overseas equivalent) in Philosophy, or a degree with a Philosophy component such as, PPE, Philosophy and Politics.
Please note that CAS statements are issued only when all conditions of the offer have been satisfied, PDF copy of passport received and the offer accepted.

Tuition Fee

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International

23000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11500 GBP per year during 12 months.

MA (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £5,750
International, including EU, students (per annum): £11,500

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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