Overview

The Philosophy programme from the University of Cambridge main aims are:

to give students with relevant experience at first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision; and
to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.

Key facts:

a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their own research;
demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;
shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies; and
demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Techniques and knowledge applicable to research
Application of knowledge
Critical evaluation of current research
Research techniques and methodologies
Planning and implementation of research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy View 131 other Masters in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

minimum of a good upper second class (good 2:1) honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent standard from an overseas university;
completion of, or intermission from any current training or education course
All applicants are required to meet a minimum English language requirement before you are admitted to your proposed course of study.
CAE - Score: Grade A or B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment).

CPE- Score: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).
Your undergraduate degree must include the equivalent of two years' full-time study in philosophy (10 full courses in the US system). Any offer of a place to a current undergraduate will be conditional on achieving a first class degree (or the international equivalent).
However, you may apply if you have already graduated with a good upper second class degree (at least 67%) or the equivalent (US GPA at least 3.6/4)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37856 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

16109 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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

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