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PostgraduateMA

Philosophy

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,200Per Year (Intl)
£11,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the MA Philosophy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. About this Course The MA Philosophy program offers exceptional breadth and depth across philosophical traditions and approaches, allowing you to tailor your studies to contemporary and historical subjects. It is designed to prepare you for both advanced academic study and a wide range of professional careers by developing a broad array of critical skills. We are ranked 7th in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide 2026). International tuition fees are £26,200 per year, home/UK fees are £11,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Epistemology and Metaphysics
Ethics and Political Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind and Cognition
Research Methods in Philosophy
Classical Indian Philosophy
Contemporary Analytic Philosophy
Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
Philosophical Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.566.56.56
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,200

Home Student Fee

£11,500

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Southampton

University of Southampton offers Philosophy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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