MA by Research Philosophy at University of Exeter

Programme overview

In the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see for an explanation of different types of degree available.

Duration: Maximum 2 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE) | Study mode: full-time / part-time (research degree) | Intake: September or January | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Some examples of our areas and topics of study are listed below. Visit our Regional expertise: Europe, Middle East, Japan, Korea, Africa As a postgraduate student in the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree (a 2:1 or equivalent is needed to be considered by the main funding bodies); relevant personal, professional and educational experience may also be considered for some programmes. Specific requirements vary by research topic. English language: Profile E (international applicants). Application deadlines: The application deadlines for September starters are: 30 June for International Applicants 31 July for Home Applicants. Applications received after these deadline dates and before 1 October

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2027/28 to be announced; 2026/27 rate shown. Full-time; part-time pro-rata. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time. Source

Intake: September or January

Duration: Maximum 2 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE)

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/pg-research/apply/

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