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Philosophy, Public Policy and Social Change - MA

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This dynamic route of the Philosophy MA immerses you in philosophical debates about the design and ethical implications of public policies, and how to measure and effect change. Taught by UCL’s renowned departments of Philosophy and Political Science, the Philosophy, Public Policy and Social Change route will teach you a raft of transferable skills for a range of professional careers. You’ll learn in the heart of London, home to one of the largest and most varied philosophical communities in the world, and join a lively intellectual circle. The Philosophy, Public Policy and Social Change route of the Philosophy MA course will provide you with the ability to analyse the design and ethical orientations of a range of public policies using core philosophical skills in argumentation, critical reading, and clear and precise writing. Students who successfully complete the MA will have developed a detailed understanding of a range of central philosophical debates related to ethical trade-offs in the design of policies, and how to measure and effect change. A diverse range of module options are available, which will allow you to explore your own interests. The MA route is open to graduates from all disciplines who are interested in thinking philosophically about public policy and social change. We would expect you to have some prior background or interest in either philosophy or public policy, or effecting social change, whether through academic study, employment, or lived experience. If you are a Philosophy graduate who is aiming to develop a career in academic philosophy, you may consider applying for the two-year Philosophical Studies MPhil Stud, which is the route to the PhD at UCL.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 35,400per year

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    5th out of 124 2

    4th out of 45

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    165 78%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    3rd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    28th

    22

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    171 86%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    6th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    38th

    3

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