MA Philosophy (by Research)

University of York Department of Philosophy

Full time & Part time See Course Research Only, MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time Award winner

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About the course

Explore your research interests in philosophy and develop key skills, guided by our expert staff.

Carry out an extended investigation on debates in philosophy. Develop your research under the guidance of expert academics.

Your research

You'll apply conceptual frameworks and creative thinking to address issues affecting our lives. We'll provide training in research methods and other transferable skills. You'll carry out supervised study leading to the presentation of a dissertation of between 20,000 and 30,000 words.

Your dissertation will be a sustained piece of critical writing on a topic of your choosing. It will allow you to apply the core knowledge, skills and experience you gained.

Entry Requirements

For research degrees, you'll need to hold a first or high 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in philosophy, or equivalent.

Supervisors interview prospective research students to ensure a good supervisory match and to help with funding applications. Most interviews take place via Zoom.

If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of your ability.

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Fees

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

Where will I study?

University of York

York is a high-performing Russell Group university and one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research. Our focus on teaching and research excellence has resulted in consistently high rankings in the UK and a first-class reputation across the globe. York was ranked 10th for research excellence in Times Higher Education's most recent ranking of Research Excellence Framework (2021). Eight of the University’s academic departments were ranked in the top five for their subject while 12 were in the top ten in terms of research impact. We believe passionately in delivering research-led teaching to help students develop skills needed for success in a competitive global workplace. We’re located in the beautiful, historic city of York - consistently voted as one of the friendliest, safest and best places to live in the UK - while our incredible green campus boasts modern facilities and accommodation.

We’ve won a FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgrad Award!

As a previous winner of a Postgrad Award, our university community has been recognised for their excellence in, and dedication to, postgraduate education. Studying with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that has been celebrated for its achievements and positive impact on our postgraduate students.

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