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MAPhilosophy

University of Birmingham
United Kingdom, Birmingham
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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

You will take a core research skills module and then select five modules from a range of options offered by Philosophy (including the Centre for the Study of Global Ethics) and other departments.

Available modules within Philosophy include:

Bioethics
Epistemology
Global Ethics I
Global Ethics II
God, Freedom and the Meaning of Life
Human Rights
Metaphysics
Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Philosophy of Health and Happiness
Philosophy of Language
Philosophy and Mental Health
Philosophy of Mind
Research Seminar

You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation.

Career opportunities

Over the past five years, over 93% of Philosophy postgraduates were in work and/or further study six months after graduation. Due to the transferable nature of their skills, Philosophy postgraduates traditionally enter a wide range of employment areas, from the Civil Service to finance.

Employers that graduates have gone on to work for include:
Afrikids (child rights organisation);
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust;
Muslim Scout Fellowship; Rights and Humanity;
University of Birmingham;
and University of Edinburgh.

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you