Philosophy MA

King’s College London Faculty of Arts & Humanities

Full time & Part time September MA One year FT, two years PT

FindAMasters summary

The Philosophy MA programme at King's College London offers a comprehensive exploration of philosophical concepts, from ancient thinkers to modern theories. Whether you're a philosophy graduate looking to deepen your understanding or coming from a different field, this programme will equip you with a strong philosophical foundation. With a wide range of optional modules, you can tailor your studies to your interests, covering topics such as ethics, logic, metaphysics, and more. The programme also boasts a prestigious ranking and research environment. To join, you'll need a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, with evidence of interest and aptitude for the subject. Start your philosophical journey with us today!

About the course

Our degree offers students a broad range of topics covering everything from pre-Socrates to the present day – Philosophy without any gaps. Suited both to philosophy graduates to expand their philosophical grounding, and to students with first degrees in related subjects to introduce them to key concepts, arguments and texts from across the philosophical spectrum, while bringing them up to a high level in selected specialist areas

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in Philosophy or any other field. Conversion students should show evidence of an interest in and aptitude for the subject.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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01 January 2024

Where will I study?

King’s College London

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. King's is home to over 18,000 postgraduate students and attracts some of the best academic minds in the world. We are recognised for the global influence of our research and innovation and are amongst the world’s best universities for research excellence and power (REF 2021), creating the perfect environment for you to share and develop your passion. Our PhD completion rates at King’s are among the highest in the country and, with our Centre for Doctoral Studies, you can be sure to receive the best support to ensure success. Our students benefit from connections with employers, universities and organisations throughout London and across the globe.