MA Philosophy at University of Leeds

The MA Philosophy engages with key debates, trends and approaches in contemporary analytic philosophy, tackling questions about morality, existence and truth alongside practical and political issues, while developing research and critical analysis skills.

Department: School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science  |  Duration: 12 months full time; 24 months part time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Landmarks in Analytic Philosophy and Ways of Doing Analytic Philosophy (30 credits each). Options include Philosophy Dissertation (60 credits), Mind, Language, Reality, Ethics, Meta-Ethics and Political Philosophy, Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art, Feminist Philosophy, Continental Philosophy, Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics, Kant and Philosophy of the Social Sciences.

Career pathways

Graduates have entered teaching, consultancy, business management, administration, accountancy, law, journalism and the civil service, and many progress to further study and academic careers.

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