Philosophy University of East Anglia

Overview

This MRes in Philosophy degree at the University of East Anglia  gives you the tools and space to pursue the questions that matter most to you, combining close philosophical mentorship with rigorous methodological training. 

Whether you want to explore broadly across ethics, political philosophy, phenomenology, and philosophy of cognition, or focus deeply on one area, the programme adapts to your intellectual ambitions. 

Driven by curiosity, professional ambition, or both, you'll leave this programme ready for what comes next academically or professionally.

Careers

Examples of careers that you could enter include: 

• Ethical consultancy: Advise organisations navigating complex moral, social, and technological challenges with rigour and clarity 

• Publishing and editorial: Shape how ideas reach audiences, from academic journals to broader cultural and intellectual platforms 

• Policy and public life: Bring philosophical clarity to bear on pressing questions in government, think tanks, and public debate 

• Cultural and third sector leadership: Lead organisations committed to education, the arts, social justice, or environmental change 

• Academic research: Pursue doctoral study and contribute original ideas to philosophical debates at the highest level