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PostgraduateMA

Philosophy

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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1 yearDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Intl Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the MA Philosophy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 4th in the UK for our research impact in Philosophy in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) At Sussex, we encourage diverse approaches to philosophical thinking. Our Philosophy MA is interdisciplinary, allowing you to stretch your intellectual interests through our links with other departments including sociology, politics and history. Our latest research underpins our teaching – you’ll study in an intellectually stimulating environment. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Philosophical Research Methods
Metaphysics and Ontology
Epistemology and Philosophy of Mind
Continental Philosophy: Theory and Critique
Analytic Philosophy and Logic
Ethics and Political Philosophy
Philosophy of Science and Technology
Dissertation in Philosophy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£23,500

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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