Philosophy MRes 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

23,390 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

28 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Do you have philosophical questions that need answering? Carry out your own independent research as part of a vibrant community with a diverse range of interests and approaches. Complete essential training with our experts to support your project.


Design your own research project, supported by our supervisors with expertise across a range of philosophical topics. Gain the key tools to complete your project as an independent researcher through taught modules. 


Course highlights

At Birmingham, we focus on philosophy with a real-world impact.


The MRes Philosophy allows you to develop the skills for both PhD study and a future career. You'll complete a major individual research project, supervised by a specialist in your topic of interest, and you’ll also study taught modules which develop your research and analytical skills.                                


  • Enjoy flexibility and choose from a wide range of taught modules covering a variety of philosophical topics, allowing you to select options to best support your research project.
  • Get involved with ongoing research activities, including research seminars and events such as our speaker series, various workshops, reading groups and conferences throughout the year.   
  • An MRes combines the best of postgraduate taught study with in-depth independent research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Do you have philosophical questions that need answering? Carry out your own independent research as part of a vibrant community with a diverse range of interests and approaches. Complete essential training with our experts to support your project.


Design your own research project, supported by our supervisors with expertise across a range of philosophical topics. Gain the key tools to complete your project as an independent researcher through taught modules. 


Course highlights

At Birmingham, we focus on philosophy with a real-world impact.


The MRes Philosophy allows you to develop the skills for both PhD study and a future career. You'll complete a major individual research project, supervised by a specialist in your topic of interest, and you’ll also study taught modules which develop your research and analytical skills.                                


  • Enjoy flexibility and choose from a wide range of taught modules covering a variety of philosophical topics, allowing you to select options to best support your research project.
  • Get involved with ongoing research activities, including research seminars and events such as our speaker series, various workshops, reading groups and conferences throughout the year.   
  • An MRes combines the best of postgraduate taught study with in-depth independent research.

Admission Requirements

4.5+
6.5+
176+
67+
You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant area.

Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry.

28 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,263 GBP
International
23,390 GBP

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