MA Philosophy 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

29,400 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

24 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in Philosophy will give you a thorough grounding in the core knowledge and skills required for philosophical research, while also allowing you to pursue your own philosophical interests in depth.


Bristol ranks as one of the top ten philosophy departments in the UK, and as the strongest department in the UK for Mathematical Logic and Philosophy of Biology and as amongst the top two or three for General Philosophy of Science; Decision, Rational Choice and Game Theory; and Philosophy of Mathematics (Philosophical Gourmet Report, also QS University Rankings). Our staff have diverse research interests and expertise across a wide range of philosophical areas (see our research pages).
The MA is an exciting programme that provides an opportunity to design a path to match your philosophical interests. You will take three core taught units plus three additional units that you will select from a range of options. Your dissertation is an opportunity to work on an extended and original piece of research on a topic of your choosing, with guidance from a research supervisor. You will develop a deep knowledge and understanding of key areas of philosophy and a sophisticated ability to critically evaluate and assess philosophical theories.


You will be an active member of the department’s flourishing research culture and will be encouraged to take part in our regular research seminars, workshops and reading groups (see our events pages). There is also a dedicated weekly postgraduate seminar with a friendly and supportive environment.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in Philosophy will give you a thorough grounding in the core knowledge and skills required for philosophical research, while also allowing you to pursue your own philosophical interests in depth.


Bristol ranks as one of the top ten philosophy departments in the UK, and as the strongest department in the UK for Mathematical Logic and Philosophy of Biology and as amongst the top two or three for General Philosophy of Science; Decision, Rational Choice and Game Theory; and Philosophy of Mathematics (Philosophical Gourmet Report, also QS University Rankings). Our staff have diverse research interests and expertise across a wide range of philosophical areas (see our research pages).
The MA is an exciting programme that provides an opportunity to design a path to match your philosophical interests. You will take three core taught units plus three additional units that you will select from a range of options. Your dissertation is an opportunity to work on an extended and original piece of research on a topic of your choosing, with guidance from a research supervisor. You will develop a deep knowledge and understanding of key areas of philosophy and a sophisticated ability to critically evaluate and assess philosophical theories.


You will be an active member of the department’s flourishing research culture and will be encouraged to take part in our regular research seminars, workshops and reading groups (see our events pages). There is also a dedicated weekly postgraduate seminar with a friendly and supportive environment.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
6.5+
67+
88+
An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum average of 65%. This is usually in philosophy, however other students can apply. If your degree is not in Philosophy, we may ask you to provide a sample of your writing to demonstrate writing and research capability.

24 Jul 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
14,500 GBP
International
29,400 GBP

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