Philosophy MLitt
Newcastle University
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Explore critical thinking through the assumptions of the age with this course.OverviewWe have teaching staff with strong research profiles in modern European philosophy. They have an interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration.What youll learnTaught modules aim to extend your knowledge and skills beyond undergraduate level and help to develop your research skills.Your developmentEach faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have ...Read more

Explore critical thinking through the assumptions of the age with this course.

Overview

We have teaching staff with strong research profiles in modern European philosophy. They have an interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

What you'll learn

Taught modules aim to extend your knowledge and skills beyond undergraduate level and help to develop your research skills.

Your development

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

  • perform better as a researcher
  • boost your career prospects
  • broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

  • techniques for effective research
  • methods for better collaborative working
  • essential professional standards and requirements

Your researcher development programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
What students say
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26 Jan 14

Newcastle University has been great from my first year, and now that I am in my final year I am looking forward to my career aspects. Originally from Leeds, I did not know how..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a humanities or social science subject.

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£4,712 per year

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£22,800 per year

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£22,800 per year

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26 Jan 14
Newcastle University has been great from my first year, and now that I am in my final year I am looking forward to my career aspects. Originally from Leeds, I did not know how...
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Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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