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Philosophy MA

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

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MA

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1 year full-time;
2 years part-time

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29 September 2026

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Philosophy

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University of Warwick

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Join the Philosophy MA at the University of Warwick. With research strengths across all main areas of Philosophy, you will discover an unusually broad and extensive range of modules for Master's level study.

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Important information

We are planning to make changes to our 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 MA will enable you to study Philosophy at an advanced level, offering an extensive range of optional modules that give you the flexibility and the freedom to explore your own philosophical interests. The Department has strengths across all core areas of analytic philosophy and continental philosophy, and the breadth and depth of research expertise in the Philosophy Department means that we can offer you an unusually broad range of options for Master’s level study.

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Taught modules followed by a 10,000 word dissertation. You will cover four modules - although your exact pathway will depend on your selection of optional modules as detailed above.

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

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For taught components, there are typically 2 hours of teaching per module per week on this course.

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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.

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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.

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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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Important information

We are planning to make changes to our 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.

Research Methods

What is it to do research in philosophy? Among other things, it is to engage in philosophers' particular ways of "doing philosophy", which manifest themselves in particular ways of arguing, writing, and discussing. What is distinctive about philosophy is that right from the earliest Presocratic thinkers up to the present day, this activity of doing philosophy is itself subject to philosophical investigation and reflection. In this module, you will become part of this tradition, by both improving and reflecting on and improving your practice of doing philosophy.

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Optional modules