MA Philosophy at University of Southampton

In REF2021, Southampton was ranked sixth in the UK for our research and joint first for the impact of our research. Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option. Your course leader is Dr.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Philosophy  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your studies on the full-time course run for a full 12 months, from September to the following September. For the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll focus on the taught part of your course. Each semester is made up of a combination of modules that everyone on the course takes, and modules that we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, regional councils, museums, libraries, universities, schools, colleges. Careers directly related to the course include social researcher, policy officer, journalist, business analyst, university lecturer, academic researcher, secondary school teacher, FE College lecturer.

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