The M.Phil. in Philosophy is a broad and intellectually challenging postgraduate course for students with a background in philosophy or related disciplines with a strong philosophy component.The wide-ranging curriculum is designed to enable students to understand what is distinctive about philosophical methodology, to critically engage with contemporary debates in the core systematic areas of philosophy and to combine modern historical scholarship with a rigorous contemporary philosophical approach.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
€16,700.00 (15,10,082)
per year
Accommodation (Kavanagh Court) - €305 per week.
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
College Green,
Dublin 2,
Dublin 2,
Dublin,
D02 PN40, Leinster, Republic of Ireland
Entry requirements
For international students
An undergraduate degree at second-class level (2.1) or above (or equivalent) in Philosophy is the normal requirement, but applicants who can demonstrate a strong Philosophy component in their degree in a different discipline will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.