Studying this MA in Philosophy will hone your ability to think clearly and logically, and develop your writing, research and analytical skills. You'll study texts from different periods and philosophical perspectives, including works by Plato, Friedrich Nietzsche, Michel Foucault and Hannah Arendt and you'll investigate contemporary debates on environmental aesthetics, consciousness, global justice, emotion, and morality in politics. Finally, you'll undertake a substantial piece of independent research, writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Which department am I in?
Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
£12,290.00 (US$ 15,872)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
April 2027
Online/Distance
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
£12,290.00 (US$ 15,872)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
February 2027
Entry requirements
For international students
You must hold a UK honours degree (or equivalent), in philosophy or a related subject. If you've got a degree conferred without honours, or that does not contain at least 20% philosophy related subjects, or with relevant experience in this field, you may still be eligible to study this qualification, subject to adjudication by the qualification team.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
