Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£28,400Per Year (Intl)
£13,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Manchester, the MA Philosophy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA Philosophy course at the University of Manchester gives you the tools to think deeply, argue clearly, and tackle the biggest questions facing society today. If you want to study philosophy at postgraduate level, this intellectually rigorous and flexible course will help you build the skills needed for academic research or a career where critical thinking is essential. Taught by internationally recognised academics, your studies will be grounded in analytic philosophy and include extensive research training to prepare you for a substantial independent project. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Philosophical Research Methods and Practice
History of Analytic Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind
Epistemology and Metaphysics
Logic and Philosophical Argumentation
Applied Ethics and Contemporary Issues
Language
Meaning and Action
MA Philosophy Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,400
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£28,400
Home Student Fee
£13,100
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
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
59%Working
12%Studying
13%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
61%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
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