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MPhilos Philosophy (integrated masters) including year abroad

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Master of Philosophy - MPhil

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

At Essex, we take philosophy back to its roots in everyday existential, social, and political problems. We embrace the relevance of philosophy to other forms of enquiry - political, cultural, legal, medical, aesthetic – and bring this to bear on urgent issues in public life, such as the controversial issues raised by mental health legislation or public policy regarding end of life care.This degree will feed your intellectual curiosity and challenge your thinking. You’ll acquire the skills required to dig deeper into ideas and question received wisdom. You’ll rigorously examine the most fundamental questions about human life: Does God exist? Is material success all that counts in life? What do I owe to others? How free am I to decide my own future?On the four-year MPhilos Version of this course (five years if taking a year abroad or placement year), you will gain solid knowledge in the different areas of philosophy and develop the key skills of the discipline during your first three years at Essex. In your final year, you will take MA-level modules, which will allow you to investigate more advanced topics and write a draft journal article as your final project. You’ll cover a wide range of topics from the meaning of life to capitalism and its critics, from ancient philosophy to current trends in European thought our School has particular strengths in the areas of:- Ethics- Political Philosophy- Philosophy of Religion- Modern European Philosophy (including critical theory, phenomenology, and existentialism)Our MA-level modules include:- Kant- The Frankfurt School- Phenomenology and Existentialism- Environmental Ethics- Critical Theory- Topics in Contemporary Philosophy

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 14,238per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

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

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    32nd out of 45 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    91 45%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    15th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    22nd

    11

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