Philosophy MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

27,090 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

28 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Do we have free will? Is time travel possible? Can we justify religious belief? Study fundamental questions about the world and our existence in it with our MA Philosophy course.


Explore the area of philosophy that most interests you. With expert supervision from a vibrant community of philosophers, you’ll develop skills in critical thinking, communication and research to enhance your future. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Do we have free will? Is time travel possible? Can we justify religious belief? Study fundamental questions about the world and our existence in it with our MA Philosophy course.


Explore the area of philosophy that most interests you. With expert supervision from a vibrant community of philosophers, you’ll develop skills in critical thinking, communication and research to enhance your future. 

Admission Requirements

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You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Philosophy or a relevant subject. This can be a single or joint honours degree containing Philosophy.  

If your undergraduate degree is in another subject, you can still apply. We consider every application on its merits, and we’ll consider applicants from diverse academic backgrounds. We also encourage you to submit a writing sample, especially in you’ve studied a non-humanities degree. This should be around 1500 words. Although it does not need to be a Philosophy essay, you should demonstrate your ability to present an argument and write in an analytical style. These skills are necessary for postgraduate level Philosophy.

 If you have been out of academia for some time, we will accept a professional reference and one academic reference, rather than the standard requirement for two academic references. 

28 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,250 GBP
International
27,090 GBP

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