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273 Master's degrees in Philosophy in Europe

University of Amsterdam4,1(110)

Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy (research)

The Philosophy (research) programme of the University of Amsterdam familiarises you with one or more sub-areas of philosophy. You can choose to specialise in philosophical tradition in context, critical cultural theory, philosophy and public affairs, and logic and language.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,666/yr

Central European University (CEU)4,3(32)

Vienna, Austria Top 7% in Worldwide

Philosophy (2 Years)

The Philosophy (2 years) course at Central European University (CEU) covers most of the major areas of philosophy, from a mainly analytic perspective. It will be possible for candidates who have a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree to take the Master’s degree in one year.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,059/yr

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)3,9(199)

Athens, Greece Top 2% in Worldwide

The Athens MA in Ancient Philosophy

The Athens MA in Ancient Philosophy is an intensive one-year graduate programme providing in-depth knowledge of Ancient Philosophy and advanced research training in its various fields.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,515/yr

METU Middle East Technical University4,3(348)

Ankara, Turkey Top 3% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy department at METU Middle East Technical University is a pluralistic one in which the major thematic areas and historical periods are represented and it's offering a

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,500/yr

King's College London4,2(128)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy of Medicine and Psychiatry

The Philosophy of Medicine and Psychiatry course at King's College London provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills in the Philosophy of Medicine and Psychiatry as well as studying other fascinating areas of Philosophy, selected from a broad range of modules and covering all areas of the subject.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$40,710/yr

University of Groningen4,2(119)

Groningen, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy (Research)

The Philosophy (Research) programme at University of Groningen offers a core curriculum on philosophical problems related to ongoing research in the faculty, as well as many opportunities to pursue your own interests.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$22,494/yr

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David4,0(27)

Online

Philosophy and Religion

The Philosophy and Religion program at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a distance-learning course designed for students who want to explore important philosophical and religious issues about life and the nature of our existence but don’t want to be limited in their study to one particular pathway or tradition.

M.A. Full-time Online

2 years$14,248/yr

Durham University4,3(38)

Durham, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy GDip course offered by Durham University is a nine month conversion course (18 months part-time), designed for those who already have a degree and wish to pursue an interest in philosophy.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time +2 On-campus

9 months$25,240/yr

Lancaster University4,2(72)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - Philosophy

Prepare for entry to Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - Philosophy a wide range of subjects at Lancaster University International Study Centre, including law, design and a world top 3 linguistics program (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

½ year$21,373/full

University of Bristol4,3(98)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Social Science Research Methods (Sociology)

The Social Science Research Methods (Sociology) programme offered by the University of Bristol is particularly suitable if you are seeking a career as a social science researcher or going on to a PhD, including Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded doctoral study.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$39,760/yr

University of Liverpool4,3(125)

Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The University of Liverpool offers a degree in Philosophy. When you undertake a PhD/MPhil in Philosophy at Liverpool, you’ll benefit from a long history of combining research excellence in core areas of philosophy, with innovative work at the frontiers of the discipline – from politics to spirituality, Chinese philosophy to speculative futures, neo-Platonism to feminism.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$34,400/yr

Uppsala University4,2(122)

Uppsala, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Humanities - Aesthetics

The academic discipline known as Humanities - Aesthetics, offered at the Uppsala University, explores a wide spectrum of questions ranging from the role of art in society, the nature and significance of beauty, the foundations of art criticism, and more.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$10,816/yr

Radboud University4,3(92)

Nijmegen, Netherlands Top 1% in Worldwide

Political Science - Applied Political Theory

Applied Political Theory is not just about interpreting or explaining the world, but also about changing it. From climate change to homelessness, great societal challenges require that we make decent and legitimate political choices. This specialisation provides you with the tools to evaluate whether and how the exercise of power by political actors and institutions can be justified.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,111/yr

Leiden University4,0(130)

Leiden, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Modern European Philosophy

The Modern European Philosophy MA programme at Leiden University focuses on the philosophical reflection on human nature and culture, both from a systematic and a historical perspective.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,306/yr

Leiden University4,0(130)

Leiden, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global and Comparative Philosophy

This Global and Comparative Philosophy MA programme at Leiden University is unique in Europe. It offers comparative perspectives from around the world that will enable you to be part of the next generation of thinkers, someone studying and shaping philosophy for a globalised 21st century.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,306/yr

University of Reading4,2(33)

Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy degree offered at the University of Reading is an intensive but flexible research-based philosophy programme for graduates looking to further their studies.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$35,892/yr

Erasmus University Rotterdam4,2(100)

Rotterdam, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy and Economics

The Philosophy and Economics Research Master at Erasmus University Rotterdam aims to prepare students for an academic career in the area of philosophy and economics, as well as to provide unique skills for careers in the private and public sector.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,481/yr

Universität Witten Herdecke3,5(2)

Witten, Germany Top 9% in Worldwide

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Tailored Philosophy, Politics, and Economics degree at Universität Witten Herdecke programme for future leaders in politics, society and business

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$13,918/yr

Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski4,3(129)

Sofia, Bulgaria Top 5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The MA Programme in Philosophy from Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski provides instruction in all major areas of Western Philosophy; besides, the master’s thesis can be written on a topic from Eastern Philosophy as well--an expert in this field will be appointed as the supervisor.

M.A. Full-time Blended

1½ year$5,635/yr

University of Sheffield4,3(103)

Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The University of Sheffield offers a Philosophy MA, a postgraduate degree designed to deepen your understanding of philosophical concepts and enhance research skills. This programme can be pursued full-time or part-time over a duration of one year or two years, commencing in September 2026.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$34,746/yr