
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
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,500
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 |
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
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