Philosophical Studies MPhil Stud

UCL (University College London)

Immerse yourself in the world of academic philosophy through this programme designed to give you a rigorous understanding of the discipline. The Philosophical Studies MPhil Stud is one of the most esteemed research Master’s degrees in the UK, giving you valuable academic skills and a solid foundation to progress to future PhD research. Delivered at UCL, you’ll also benefit from access to renowned academics and renowned philosophy institutions. The MPhil Stud degree is a rigorous training course for two years, which includes a 30,000 word thesis examined by viva with external examiners. The course has been devised to better prepare students for doctoral work. This is achieved by giving a breadth of study before future specialisation, providing specialised compulsory research modules and the undertaking of a significant research project in Philosophy. By providing students with this breadth and depth of study, we ensure that our research students who enter doctoral work do so with a deep general understanding of the discipline. This course has been specifically designed for Philosophy graduates who wish to develop a career in academic philosophy. The diverse range of modules and specialised compulsory research elements ensure a breadth and depth of study that enables our research students who enter doctoral work do so with a deep general understanding of the discipline.

Philosophy