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Philosophy MA
University of Sussex
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This course will train you to be a confident, independent researcher, capable of creative problem-solving in a wide range of contexts. You’ll develop your ability to analyse, organise, communicate, collaborate and think.You’ll study a research-based curriculum that is innovative and diverse, covering analytic and continental traditions. You’ll gain the skills essential to a fulfilling future career by working with professional philosophers and by engaging with industry partners.You'll also ...Read more

This course will train you to be a confident, independent researcher, capable of creative problem-solving in a wide range of contexts. You’ll develop your ability to analyse, organise, communicate, collaborate and think.You’ll study a research-based curriculum that is innovative and diverse, covering analytic and continental traditions. You’ll gain the skills essential to a fulfilling future career by working with professional philosophers and by engaging with industry partners.You'll also be joining our friendly, supportive, and committed research community. We are using philosophy for the greater benefit of society by working with a wide variety of organisations. These have included:the UK Parliamentthe Royal College of Midwivesthe British Horseracing AssociationPhilosophy in Prisonsthe International Science Council.

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WUSCA ranking:
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39/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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47th
What students say
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Emily
14 Jan 25

I love being at Sussex because I love living in Brighton and going to campus on the South Downs. I also really enjoy my course, and find it challenging and rewarding. My only..Read more

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Tia
03 Dec 24

The campus is really nice and its convenient that its located to near to Falmer Stadium...Read more

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in philosophy or a related subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£11,025 per year

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£11,025 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£11,025 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£22,575 per year

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£22,575 per year

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Emily
14 Jan 25
I love being at Sussex because I love living in Brighton and going to campus on the South Downs. I also really enjoy my course, and find it challenging and rewarding. My only...
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Tia
03 Dec 24
The campus is really nice and its convenient that its located to near to Falmer Stadium....
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton United Kingdom BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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