Masters Degrees in Social Philosophy, United Kingdom

This course seeks to overcome the idea that philosophy is split between two cultures (one belonging to the world of science, the other, the world of the arts and humanities) by exploring both of these strands. Read more

Our MA in Philosophy is designed for those who wish to broaden their study of philosophy and make a gradual transition to research. Read more

Anthropology, economics, geography, political science, sociology – you already know what the social sciences are. But how do they work? What makes them special?. Read more

The MSc Philosophy and Public Policy provides a solid foundation in the conceptual and normative questions underlying public policy formulation. Read more

This programme offers you advanced-level training in sociology and social policy. You will study sociological concepts, such as gender, class, inequality, interest, modernity, globalisation, and link them to social policy concepts, such as health, well-being, social welfare, social risk and the welfare state. Read more

The MSc Economics and Philosophy offers a unique combination of rigorous training in economics together with the opportunity to engage with moral, methodological and foundational questions. . Read more

With a deep and rigorous programme of coursework and research in the . Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method. Read more

Explore both historical and contemporary educational issues through a multidisciplinary approach. Develop analytical skills in educational theory, philosophy and practice. Read more

Philosophy is about critically thinking through the assumptions of the age. Our programmes are delivered by staff with strong research profiles in modern European philosophy and an interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Read more

You will be encouraged to explore the philosophical, social and ethical dilemmas posed by science and technology; the nature of the human mind and its relationship to culture and how we can better understand the way that societies function. Read more

This course delivers high-quality research methods training, including practical experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis software packages and detailed analysis related to research epistemology and the philosophy of social science. . Read more

The MA Political Thought gives you the opportunity to study the thinkers who have shaped the modern world – Locke, Hegel, Marx and others – as well as more recent debates in social and political theory. Read more

Political theory is the study of the good society. Public debate is dominated by controversies such as what justice requires of citizens and the state; what the most important rights and liberties are; and what protection there should be for minorities in majoritarian democracies. Read more

Study a broad range of topics covering everything from pre-Socrates to the present day in a department consistently rated among the top philosophy departments in the UK. . Read more

Enhance your research skills in politics and/or international relations with the MRes Politics and International Relations course. Read more