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MA (by Dissertation) Philosophy

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

For our MAD in Philosophy, we offer supervision in a wide range of fields including: continental philosophy, history of philosophy, social and political philosophy, and medical humanities. We have an established international reputation and a strong tradition of postgraduate education, particularly in the specialist area of continental philosophy and - more recently - in the middle-ground between continental and analytic philosophy. Moral and political philosophy is another notable area of research concentration. We are also very active in the emerging field of medical humanities. We also offer an MPhil and a Masters by dissertation in this subject.Please note that part-time research study is also available.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 19,650per year

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    30th out of 46 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    112 53%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    13th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    11th

    2

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