Philosophy MA
University of Southampton
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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). Key Features and Distinctiveness World-Class Research: You will be taught by ...Read more

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). Key Features and Distinctiveness World-Class Research: You will be taught by leading researchers, as Southampton Philosophy was ranked 6th in the UK in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Wide Range of Options: The program covers diverse and modern topics, with optional modules including: o

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64/279
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16th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
17th
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16 Feb 26

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Entry requirements

Youll need a 2:2 degree in philosophy or a relevant subject. You will also need to provide one sample of written work for assessment. This should be approximately 2000 words in length and relevant to philosophy.

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£11,500 per year

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£26,200 per year

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£26,200 per year

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University of Southampton
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