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PostgraduateMA

Philosophy (F30)

Open University
None, Unknown
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2 yearsDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the MA Philosophy (F30) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Studying this MA in Philosophy will hone your ability to think clearly and logically, and develop your writing, research and analytical skills. You'll study texts from different periods and philosophical perspectives, including works by Plato, Friedrich Nietzsche, Michel Foucault and Hannah Arendt; and you'll investigate contemporary debates on environmental aesthetics, consciousness, global justice, emotion, and morality in politics. Finally, you'll undertake a substantial piece of independent research, writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

History of Western Philosophy
Phenomenology and Existentialism
Contemporary Epistemology and Metaphysics
Ethics and Political Philosophy
Environmental Aesthetics and Philosophy of Nature
Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness
Advanced Philosophical Research Methods
MA Dissertation in Philosophy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,000

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£31,000£45,000
3 years£15,500£23,500£34,500
5 years£17,500£27,000£38,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
5%Studying
14%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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