Philosophy MA
University of Sheffield
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Study the areas of philosophy that matter to you with this highly flexible course. Youll develop a deeper understanding of philosophy and enhance your career prospects, with the freedom to explore the areas that most interest and inspire you. This degree course offers you enormous freedom as you develop a deeper understanding of philosophy. Whether your first degree was in philosophy or you are transitioning from another discipline, this degree will develop your philosophical understanding and ...Read more

Study the areas of philosophy that matter to you with this highly flexible course. You'll develop a deeper understanding of philosophy and enhance your career prospects, with the freedom to explore the areas that most interest and inspire you. This degree course offers you enormous freedom as you develop a deeper understanding of philosophy. Whether your first degree was in philosophy or you are transitioning from another discipline, this degree will develop your philosophical understanding and enhance your research skills.Our extensive range of optional modules allows you to focus on a particular area of philosophy in great detail, or to explore widely across the discipline.Our MA is designed both to prepare students who wish to continue to a PhD (as many do), and to provide skills and knowledge to enhance career prospects outside of academia.

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SR
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25 Nov 24

The uni itself is super useful - really good facilities and opportunities. Wouldn't say it really feels like a tight-knit community (mostly because of how big and spread out it..Read more

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Freya
15 Nov 24

Honestly, the hills in Sheffield is basically my only complaint (which is something completely out of anyone's hands). Generally, everything about the University of Sheffield is..Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject.

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£10,440 per year

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£24,270 per year

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SR
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25 Nov 24
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
The uni itself is super useful - really good facilities and opportunities. Wouldn't say it really feels like a tight-knit community (mostly because of how big and spread out it...
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Freya
15 Nov 24
Politics and Philosophy - BA (Hons)
Honestly, the hills in Sheffield is basically my only complaint (which is something completely out of anyone's hands). Generally, everything about the University of Sheffield is...
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