Course summary
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. At Birmingham, we focus on philosophy with real-world relevance. Build your own Philosophy degree with our wide range of optional modules covering topics from global ethics to philosophy and mental health. Learn from a team of philosophy experts known for their research excellence.
- Become part of a Department of leading philosophy academics with the highest ranked research in the UK in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework based on Grade Point Average (Times Higher Education)
- Build your own degree and focus on your interests, with a wide range of optional modules ranging from bioethics to philosophy and mental health.
- Join a welcoming community and take part in research seminars, workshops and conferences.
Modules
The programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.
Entry requirements
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 may also require you to submit a writing sample. This should be around 3-4 pages long. 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT