Masters Degrees in Philosophy - General

Our degree offers students a broad range of topics covering everything from pre-Socrates to the present day – Philosophy without any gaps. Read more

Our Philosophy MSc offers you the opportunity to work closely with our staff in courses based upon their own expertise and current research. Read more

What is freedom and why is it valuable? What makes an argument convincing? How do body and mind interact? The Research Master Philosophy offers you the opportunity to work with leading scholars in the history of philosophy, practical philosophy and theoretical philosophy (see  staff pages ). Read more

The MA in Philosophy and Literature will be useful for any job requiring a subtle understanding of debate and disagreement, or requiring close attention to texts, especially in the cultural sector. Read more

What is consciousness? What is the relation between truth and democracy? If our world is mechanistic, how could chances ever exist? Students will further train the philosophical knowledge and skills they developed in their Bachelor's degree programme and are encouraged to engage in philosophical discussions at a deeper level. Read more

The two-year full-time study programme (120 ECTS) focuses on European philosophy from Descartes to the present day and is especially designed for international students who aim for a first class education in modern and contemporary European philosophy. Read more

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Program provides training for students who intend to pursue careers in teaching and research. It can be an end in itself or serve as preparation for a PhD degree. Read more

Our MAs are often used as preparation for PhD studies at leading universities across the globe. They provide you with a solid grounding in the major areas of philosophy, such as ethics, epistemology and philosophy of mind. Read more

Does globalization undermine social solidarity? Does populism threaten our democracies? How do we encourage corporate social responsibility? And how can we rise to the challenge of climate change? Our world today faces complex challenges that cannot be tackled by one discipline alone. Read more

Every field of study raises a number of philosophical questions: about its foundations and methodology, its ethical and political implications, its connection with other disciplines, and its history. Read more

The Master of Arts Program in the Humanities (MAPH) at the University of Chicago is designed to allow you the freedom to either focus on one academic discipline or explore interdisciplinary interests that may not fit well within a traditional MA program. Read more