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Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ MA Philosophy

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Master Philosophy at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

Prepared to research life's big questions? Develop your communication and critical thinking skills by studying philosophy at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.

Whether it's in the beliefs we hold, the books we read or the thoughts we think, philosophy is everywhere. Exploring the subject on our master's, you'll develop skills in research, debate and writing, setting you up for an interesting and rewarding career.

You'll learn to analytically identify, ask and answer the questions at the heart of a range of topics, through the guidance of active researchers at one of the UK's top 10 universities for philosophy (Times Higher Education, 2024).

Course duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)

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Engage with research-led teaching from experts in a range of areas of philosophy

Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ at a UK top 10 university for philosophy (Times Higher Education 2024)

Benefit from tailored support from our Careers Service, at one of the UK's most targeted universities by graduate employers (High Fliers, 2024)

Become part of an active department, hosting a large number of international conferences

What will you study?

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On this master's you'll learn to propose, debate and critique big ideas. With modules available on ethics, epistemology, analytical philosophy and many more topics, you can master the key concepts underpinning the discipline.

The course prioritises student-staff interaction and research led teaching. You'll be guided through your studies by top academics, benefitting from their incisive insights and professional tips.

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Student spotlight

Hear from Declan on what he loves about studying MA Philosophy at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

"The teaching is excellent, and all of the academics are welcoming and happy to provide any support that is needed. Also, the course has a wide array of modules which enabled me to tailor the course to my own interests.

"I feel as though the experience of researching and then giving a presentation to a small group of people will be very beneficial to my career"

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