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Queen's University Belfast · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£7,700Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Queen's University Belfast, the MA Philosophy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The distinctiveness of the Queen’s Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy programme lies in combining a generalist programme in postgraduate Philosophy with a curriculum that emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and social issue engagement. Students may opt to complete the Queen’s Certificate in Strategic Leadership. The Queen’s cpurse in Philosophy is a pluralist programme that recognises and values diverse philosophical methods, histories, and scholarly approaches, while providing students with a strong grounding in core areas of philosophy. International tuition fees are £7,700 per year, home/UK fees are £6,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Epistemology and Knowledge
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Metaphysics and Ontology
Philosophy of Science
Political Philosophy and Justice
Post-Kantian European Philosophy
Philosophy of Technology and Society
Research Methods in Philosophy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,700
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,700
Home Student Fee
£6,500
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 — Queen's University Belfast
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £23,000 | £27,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
50%Working
20%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Queen's University Belfast
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