MA by Research Philosophy at University of Reading

Programme overview

MA by Research Philosophy is an intensive but flexible research-based programme for graduates, combining classes, seminars, reading groups, lectures and guest speaker events with focused research in a chosen area.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are no set modules. Students submit two essays in the autumn semester, one essay and a presentation in the spring semester, and a dissertation of up to 20,000 words by the end of the summer vacation.

Career pathways

Careers in politics, media, the civil service, advertising, journalism, law, the police, retail and management; preparation for PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above) in philosophy. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee; part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee; part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Source

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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