Philosophy (MRes)

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the Masters Philosophy (MRes) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MRes Philosophy offers you research-based training in philosophy at post-Master's level and serves as a foundation for starting an individual PhD project. Why choose this course? - This MRes is ideal for self-motivated, committed students who already have a philosophy qualification and wish to pursue further research in an area of interest in the field. - It gives you the opportunity to interact with renowned philosophers covering broad areas of the discipline and to undertake your own research in an internationally excellent, research-intensive team. International tuition fees are £22,980 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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