Continental Philosophy MA

Find out more about our Continental Philosophy taught Master's degree at Warwick

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MA

1 year full-time;
2 years part-time

29 September 2026

Philosophy

University of Warwick

Join the distinctive Continental Philosophy MA at University of Warwick. The Philosophy department offers a broad range of topics within the field of continental (Post-Kantian) philosophy. Discover expertise in 19th and 20th century continental philosophy and receive specialist guidance.

Important information

We are planning to make changes to our Continental Philosophy MA degree for 2025 entry. Our core modules will undergo approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As changes are confirmed, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. 

This programme draws on our long-established strengths in continental philosophy. It is distinctive in offering an exceptionally broad range of module options specifically in this area of philosophy. Modules cover 19th and 20th century continental philosophy, major figures and themes, as well as more specialised topics drawing on individual research strengths.

On this course you will follow a programme of taught modules, followed by a 10,000 word dissertation. You will cover four modules - although your exact pathway will depend on your selection of modules.

We offer a wide range of optional modules reflecting the great breadth of research areas we have in our department, so you will be able to tailor your course to your interests and aspirations. You will have a personal tutor who will be able to advise you on your academic progress as well as discuss which modules might work best for you.

In addition to timetabled teaching, you will also benefit from the lectures in the Warwick Post-Kantian Seminar, which brings to campus world-renowned speakers on different topics in Post-Kantian philosophy.  

For more information, see the website of our Centre for Research in Post-Kantian European Philosophy.

Seminar class sizes for this course typically range from 8-20 people.

For taught components, there are typically two hours of teaching per module per week.

You will submit assessed essays during the academic terms. You will also begin planning your dissertation and generally you will undertake your supervision sessions for this with your agreed supervisor during the summer term. As long as you pass your taught components, you will then focus on completion of your MA dissertation in the summer months (July and August).

Reading lists 

If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library on the Talis Aspire platform.

You can search for reading lists by module title, code or convenor. Please see the modules tab of this page or the module catalogue. 

Please note that some reading lists may have restricted access or be unavailable at certain times of year due to not yet being published. If you cannot access the reading list for a particular module, please check again later or contact the module’s host department. 

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Any compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Philosophy or a related subject with a significant philosophical component; a writing sample of around 2,500 words on a philosophical topic.

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• Band B
• IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Important information

We are planning to make changes to our Continental Philosophy MA degree for 2025 entry. Our core modules will undergo approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As changes are confirmed, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer.

Due to the flexibility of this programme, there are no set core modules, but students will be required to take a minimum of two modules from a list of optional core modules.

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