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02a - Course Title: Philosophy MPhil
02b - Short Description: Two-year MPhil in Philosophy at Warwick offering supervised, independent master’s-level research in a vibrant academic community.
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Postgraduate Research

A1 - Course Code

P-V7MY

A2 - Start Date

4 October 2027

A3 - Study Location

University of Warwick

A4 - Qualification

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

A5 - Department

Department of Philosophy

A6 - Duration

2 years full-time
4 years part-time

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C1 - Course Overview - Introduction

Develop the foundations for research expertise in philosophy.

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C3 - Course Overview - Testimonial

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Our Philosophy MPhil is a leading research programme which will enable you to develop the foundations for individual research expertise in philosophy. You will engage in focused research at master’s level under close expert supervision, as part of a vibrant research community. The skills and subject knowledge you will gain, including through our curated professional development activities, provide ideal preparation for further independent academic research, including for work towards a PhD. Drawing on the breadth and depth of our research expertise across all areas of analytic and continental philosophy, this course allows you to tailor your studies to your intellectual passions. You can also get involved in the various scholarly activities organised by the Warwick Mind and Action Research Centre, the Centre for Research in Post-Kantian European Philosophy, the Centre for Research in Philosophy, Literature and the Arts, and the Centre for Ethics, Law and Public Affairs.Link opens in a new window

C5 - Course Overview - Teaching and learning

Follow a structured programme of supervised research and academic writing.

Specialist supervision: work closely with expert supervisors in your three chosen areas of philosophy
Research papers: produce six 5,000-word supervised research papers, developing your knowledge and research skills
Thesis project: undertake a substantial research thesis of approximately 30,000 words
Graduate classes: attend advanced classes to support your studies
Research community: explore the latest thinking with fellow postgraduate researchers
Prepare for doctoral study: build the foundations for PhD-level research

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D0 - Entry Requirements

D1 - Minimum requirements

A First Class honours degree (or equivalent) in Philosophy or with a significant Philosophy component; two writing samples of around 2,500 words each on philosophical topics (ideally these will be recent essays or extracts on relevant topics for which you received a good mark); a strong statement of purpose.

See our departmental guidance.

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