Overview

The Philosophy, Public Policy and Social Change, M.A. course from UCL oute will teach you a raft of transferable skills for a range of professional careers. You’ll learn in the heart of London, home to one of the largest and most varied philosophical communities in the world, and join a lively intellectual circle.

The Philosophy, Public Policy and Social Change route of the Philosophy MA programme will provide you with the ability to analyse the design and ethical orientations of a range of public policies using core philosophical skills in argumentation, critical reading, and clear and precise writing. Students who successfully complete the MA will have developed a detailed understanding of a range of central philosophical debates related to ethical trade-offs in the design of policies, and how to measure and effect change. A diverse range of module options are available, which will allow you to explore your own interests.

Career opportunities:

The Philosophy, Public Policy and Social Change route of the Philosophy MA equips graduates with the skills to analyse complex ideas, develop independence of judgement and originality of thought, present views lucidly both orally and in writing, and question orthodox views. You may choose this route as a precursor to a career in NGOs, local, regional or central government, businesses or the charity sector, but these skills are important across all workplaces. In addition, this degree provides a basis for graduates to boost their profile in engaged philosophy, should they wish to apply for a research degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Dynamics of Social Change
Public Ethics
Philosophy, Justice and Health
Social Justice, Social Mobility, Education, and the Family
Energy and Climate Policy

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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110

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A minimum of a upper second-class Bachelor's degree in philosophy from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants with a strong degree in a non-philosophical subject are welcome.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

NAT Part-time: 8.000
INT Part-time: 16.500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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