Compare 65 Philosophy Master's Programs in the UK

Grad School Navigator tracks 65 Philosophy master's programs in the UK across 26 universities. Most programs take about 24 months, while published annual tuition ranges from $15,360 to $52,800. Start with the ranked programs below, then use Explorer to compare the details that matter to your shortlist.

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  1. 1

    University of Oxford

    MPhil in Philosophical Theology

    Annual tuition
    $52,800
    Program duration
    24 months
  2. 2

    University of Cambridge

    Advanced Diploma in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion

    Application deadline
    May 14
    Annual tuition
    $50,350
    Program duration
    9 months
  3. 3

    London School of Economics and Political Science

    MSc Philosophy and Public Policy

    Application deadline
    Rolling
    Annual tuition
    $38,912
    Program duration
    24 months
  4. 4

    University College London

    History and Philosophy of Science MSc

    Application deadline
    Aug 28 +1
    Annual tuition
    $45,312
    Program duration
    12 months
  5. 5

    University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy MSc

    Application deadline
    Apr 2 +3
    Annual tuition
    $42,496
    Program duration
    1 year full-time
  6. 6

    King's College London

    Master of Philosophical Studies

    Annual tuition
    $37,120
    Program duration
    2 years full-time
  7. 7

    University of Manchester

    MA Philosophy

    Application deadline
    Rolling
    Annual tuition
    $36,352
    Program duration
    12 months
  8. 8

    University of Bristol

    MA in Philosophy

    Application deadline
    Sep 21
    Annual tuition
    $37,632
    Program duration
    24 months
  9. 9

    University of Warwick

    Continental Philosophy - MA

    Application deadline
    Aug 2
    Annual tuition
    $32,435
    Program duration
    24 months
  10. 10

    University of Glasgow

    Philosophy MLitt

    Application deadline
    Aug 21 +6
    Annual tuition
    $33,869
    Program duration
    12 months full-time

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Complete Program List65 programs

The complete list of Philosophy Master's Programs, ranked by their global university rank first.

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RankUniversityProgramDuration
#5University of OxfordMPhil in Philosophical Theology24 months
#5University of OxfordMSt in Ancient Philosophy12 months
#7University of CambridgeAdvanced Diploma in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion9 months
#7University of CambridgeMPhil in Philosophy9 months
#7University of CambridgeMPhil in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion9 months
#29London School of Economics and Political ScienceMSc Economics and Philosophy13 months full-time
#29London School of Economics and Political ScienceMSc Philosophy and Public Policy24 months
#29London School of Economics and Political ScienceMSc Philosophy of Science12 months
#29London School of Economics and Political ScienceMSc Philosophy of the Social Sciences12 months full-time
#37University College LondonHistory and Philosophy of Science MSc12 months
#37University College LondonPhilosophical Studies MPhil Stud24 months
#37University College LondonPhilosophy MA
#37University College LondonPhilosophy MPhil60 months
#37University College LondonPhilosophy, Politics and Economics of Health MA60 months
#50University of EdinburghPhilosophy MSc1 year full-time
#63King's College LondonMaster of Philosophical Studies2 years full-time
#63King's College LondonPhilosophy MA24 months
#67University of ManchesterMA Philosophy12 months
#94University of BristolMA in Philosophy24 months
#94University of BristolMA Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics24 months
#94University of BristolMA Philosophy of Biological and Cognitive Sciences1 year full-time
#97University of WarwickContinental Philosophy - MA24 months
#97University of WarwickMaster of Philosophy (MPhil)2 years full-time
#97University of WarwickPhilosophy - MA1 year full-time
#97University of WarwickPhilosophy and the Arts - MA1 year full-time
#97University of WarwickPhilosophy, Politics and Economics: Economics and Politics Bipartite - MA12 months
#97University of WarwickPhilosophy, Politics and Economics: Philosophy and Economics Bipartite - MA12 months
#97University of WarwickPhilosophy, Politics and Economics: Politics and Philosophy Bipartite - MA12 months
#97University of WarwickPhilosophy, Politics and Economics: Tripartite - MA12 months
#108University of GlasgowPhilosophy MLitt12 months full-time
#108University of GlasgowPhilosophy MPhil (Research)1 year full-time
#108University of GlasgowPhilosophy MSc24 months
#121University of NottinghamPhilosophy MA24 months
#123University of SheffieldPhilosophy MA12 months
#129University of SouthamptonMA Philosophy (1 year)12 months
#132University of BirminghamMA Philosophy1 year full-time
#132University of BirminghamMA|Diploma Philosophy of Religion and Ethics1 year full-time
#133University of ExeterMA Philosophy1 year full-time
#133University of ExeterMA Philosophy and Sociology of Science
#133University of ExeterMPhil|MA by Research Philosophy36 months
#135University of St AndrewsMoral, Political and Legal Philosophy (MLitt)24 months
#135University of St AndrewsMPhil in Philosophy24 months
#135University of St AndrewsPhilosophy (MLitt)
#135University of St AndrewsStirling Joint ProgramThe|The SASP MPhil degree24 months
#136University of LiverpoolArts: Philosophy MRes1 year full-time
#136University of LiverpoolPhilosophy MA12 months full-time
#136University of LiverpoolPhilosophy MPhil2 years full-time
#139University of LeedsMA Philosophy12 months
#140Durham UniversityMA in Ancient Philosophy24 months
#140Durham UniversityPhilosophy MA1 year full-time
#164University of YorkMA Philosophy1 year full-time
#164University of YorkMaster of Philosophy (MPhil)2 years full-time
#164University of YorkPhilosophy (by research) MA1 year full-time
#192Newcastle UniversityPhilosophy MLitt12 months full-time
#192Newcastle UniversityPhilosophy Mphil24 months
#201–250Cardiff UniversityPhilosophy Mphil1 year full-time
#201–250Lancaster UniversityPhilosophy and Religion: MA1 year full-time
#201–250Lancaster UniversityPhilosophy: MA
#201–250Lancaster UniversityPhilosophy: Mphil24 months
#301–400University of East AngliaMA Philosophy and Literature12 months
#301–400University of East AngliaMRes Philosophy12 months
Royal Holloway, University of LondonEuropean Philosophy MA1 year full-time
Royal Holloway, University of LondonModern Philosophy MA60 months
Royal Holloway, University of LondonPolitical Philosophy MA1 year full-time
University of the Arts LondonMRes Art: Theory and Philosophy14 months

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