MA (by Dissertation) Philosophy at University of Essex

Programme overview

The Masters by Dissertation (MAD) in Philosophy is a one-year Masters of advanced study and research with supervision in continental philosophy, history of philosophy, social and political philosophy and medical humanities.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 1 to 2 years full-time; part-time also available | Intake: January 2027 (full-time) | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students write a thesis of no more than 30,000 words, with a supervisory board meeting twice a year to review progress.

Career pathways

Graduates of the department have progressed to research and academic careers and to careers in law, the media, local administration and the Civil Service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 or above (or international equivalent), a demonstrated capacity for independent research and a well-developed research proposal. Applicants are normally interviewed, and acceptance depends on research expertise in the department. English language (international applicants): IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: January 2027 (full-time)

Duration: 1 to 2 years full-time; part-time also available

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