Philosophy 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in Philosophy is a flexible programme that can be tailored to your own interests, while providing you with a solid grounding in some of the central areas of philosophy. Whether you are simply intending to build on your undergraduate studies or planning to pursue advanced research, this programme has been designed to meet your needs. This programme will enable you to acquire a thorough training in research skills alongside the detailed study of the central works of philosophy. You will have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of options covering particular areas and particular philosophers. You can select your own pathway or adopt a pick-and-mix approach to your studies.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in Philosophy is a flexible programme that can be tailored to your own interests, while providing you with a solid grounding in some of the central areas of philosophy. Whether you are simply intending to build on your undergraduate studies or planning to pursue advanced research, this programme has been designed to meet your needs. This programme will enable you to acquire a thorough training in research skills alongside the detailed study of the central works of philosophy. You will have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of options covering particular areas and particular philosophers. You can select your own pathway or adopt a pick-and-mix approach to your studies.

Admission Requirements

67+
176+
92+
6.5+
3.2+
120+
You’ll need a 2:2 degree in philosophy or a relevant subject.
You will also need to provide one sample of written work for assessment. This should be approximately 2000 words in length and relevant to philosophy.

19 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep

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