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Philosophy MA

University of Southampton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Avenue Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Philosophy MA will give you: a firm grounding for advanced work in philosophy (either at the master's level or in preparation for a PhD)thorough training in research skills the opportunity to choose which areas of philosophy you'd like to focus on You can explore a range of exciting topics with current relevance, such as: aesthetics animal ethics ethics of climate change philosophy of sex the philosophical implications of AI You can also focus on cutting-edge work in: history of philosophy (Kierkegaard, Heidegger, Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and Wittgenstein, in particular) theory of knowledge philosophy of religion philosophy of mind and language metaphysics

Application deadline

09/09/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,400per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    16th out of 46 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    145 69%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    21st

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    15th

    4

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