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University of Birmingham: Philosophy
Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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Department | School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion |
Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
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MA
Summary
Pursue your passion for Philosophy with the diverse MA Philosophy from one of the highest ranked Philosophy departments in the UK*.
Do we have free will? Is morality relative? Is time travel possible? Is global equality achievable? Can we justify religious belief? Can computers have consciousness? Philosophy is the systematic study of fundamental questions concerning the world and our existence in it.
Delve in to life’s big questions and explore the area of philosophy that interests you most through a wide range of specialist modules. These include: philosophy of mind and cognitive science; ethics, metaethics and global ethics; epistemology and metaphysics; philosophy of language; and philosophy of health and happiness.
Students on our MA Philosophy will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available. This programme can also be used as a route into PhD research.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | The programme allows for multi-disciplinary entry. Applicants need a 2.1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or other relevant subjects (theology, politics, psychology, English, etc.) or a joint Honours degree of which philosophy or another relevant subject is a component. English requirements are: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking, 21 in Writing, or PTE Academic 59 in all 4 skills. |
Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Pursue your passion for Philosophy with the diverse MA Philosophy from one of the highest ranked Philosophy departments in the UK*.
Do we have free will? Is morality relative? Is time travel possible? Is global equality achievable? Can we justify religious belief? Can computers have consciousness? Philosophy is the systematic study of fundamental questions concerning the world and our existence in it.
Delve in to life’s big questions and explore the area of philosophy that interests you most through a wide range of specialist modules. These include: philosophy of mind and cognitive science; ethics, metaethics and global ethics; epistemology and metaphysics; philosophy of language; and philosophy of health and happiness.
Students on our MA Philosophy will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available. This programme can also be used as a route into PhD research.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | The programme allows for multi-disciplinary entry. Applicants need a 2.1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or other relevant subjects (theology, politics, psychology, English, etc.) or a joint Honours degree of which philosophy or another relevant subject is a component. English requirements are: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking, 21 in Writing, or PTE Academic 59 in all 4 skills. |
Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Pursue your passion for Philosophy with the diverse MA Philosophy from one of the highest ranked Philosophy departments in the UK*.
Do we have free will? Is morality relative? Is time travel possible? Is global equality achievable? Can we justify religious belief? Can computers have consciousness? Philosophy is the systematic study of fundamental questions concerning the world and our existence in it.
Delve in to life’s big questions and explore the area of philosophy that interests you most through a wide range of specialist modules. These include: philosophy of mind and cognitive science; ethics, metaethics and global ethics; epistemology and metaphysics; philosophy of language; and philosophy of health and happiness.
Students on our MA Philosophy will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available. This programme can also be used as a route into PhD research.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | The programme allows for multi-disciplinary entry. Applicants need a 2.1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or other relevant subjects (theology, politics, psychology, English, etc.) or a joint Honours degree of which philosophy or another relevant subject is a component. English requirements are: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking, 21 in Writing, or PTE Academic 59 in all 4 skills. |
Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Pursue your passion for Philosophy with the diverse MA Philosophy from one of the highest ranked Philosophy departments in the UK*.
Do we have free will? Is morality relative? Is time travel possible? Is global equality achievable? Can we justify religious belief? Can computers have consciousness? Philosophy is the systematic study of fundamental questions concerning the world and our existence in it.
Delve in to life’s big questions and explore the area of philosophy that interests you most through a wide range of specialist modules. These include: philosophy of mind and cognitive science; ethics, metaethics and global ethics; epistemology and metaphysics; philosophy of language; and philosophy of health and happiness.
Students on our MA Philosophy will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available. This programme can also be used as a route into PhD research.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | The programme allows for multi-disciplinary entry. Applicants need a 2.1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in philosophy or other relevant subjects (theology, politics, psychology, English, etc.) or a joint Honours degree of which philosophy or another relevant subject is a component. English requirements are: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking, 21 in Writing, or PTE Academic 59 in all 4 skills. |
Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
**Explore philosophical questions with your own independent research project, while developing your knowledge and skills through our wide range of taught modules.**
You can complete your research project on any philosophical subject, as agreed with the supervisor, and there is a wide range of choice for the taught component, enabling you to build your own unique programme of study.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | For MRes and MA by research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2.1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK. |
Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
**Explore philosophical questions with your own independent research project, while developing your knowledge and skills through our wide range of taught modules.**
You can complete your research project on any philosophical subject, as agreed with the supervisor, and there is a wide range of choice for the taught component, enabling you to build your own unique programme of study.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | For MRes and MA by research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2.1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK. |
Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
The University of Birmingham is a truly vibrant, global community of staff, students and researchers. As a founding Russell Group member and consistent top 100 university, Birmingham is recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research and provides the best possible teaching, research facilities and support services to ensure postgraduates reach the peak of their potential.
With over 600 taught programmes and a wealth of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham has one of the most extensive postgraduate course portfolios in the UK enabling you to work and study alongside world-leading academics in a diverse, multicultural community of over 14,000 …
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