PhilosophyUnited Kingdom

138 Master's degrees in Philosophy in United Kingdom

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Politics, Philosophy and Economics programme at Birkbeck, University of London introduces you to the basics of the three subjects and it will hone your ability to understand, evaluate and analyse real-world information.

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

1 year$27,601/yr

University of Dundee4,1(71)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy and Psychology

Combine philosophy with the study of how the human mind works and apply this knowledge to psychology.

M.A. Part-time Online

3 years$31,414/yr

Northeastern University London4,7(3)

London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence

The MA Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence from Northeastern University London combines exploration of a range of philosophical issues, including ethical issues related to computer data, with opportunities to develop the skills and techniques of data science.

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

1 year$21,060/yr

University of Glasgow4,3(114)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

End of Life Studies

This End of Life Studies programme from University of Glasgow will offer you new and critical perspectives on end of life practice and policy, palliative care, cultural representations of death and dying, and related ethical questions.

Master Full-time +2 Online

1½ year$20,355/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(62)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion

This Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion MPhil programme from the University of Cambridge aim is to provide high-calibre students with an excellent education in these traditions, which is informed by current developments in scholarship and research.

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

9 months$51,370/yr

Durham University4,3(38)

Durham, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy MA course offered by Durham University provides an ideal academic environment for those who would like to study the subject at a higher level in preparation for a PhD or as a basis for future employment.

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

1 year$37,317/yr

University of Birmingham4,2(62)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Do we have free will? Is time travel possible? Can we justify religious belief? Study fundamental questions about the world and our existence in it with the Philosophy degree from University of Birmingham.

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

1 year$36,761/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

History of Ideas

Birkbeck, University of London offers a Master of Research (MRes) in History of Ideas. This programme is available for full-time or part-time attendance and is designed for those who wish to delve deeply into historical research. The course spans one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students, starting in October 2026.

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

1 year$27,601/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy degree from University of Essex has an established international reputation and a strong tradition of postgraduate education, particularly in the specialist area of continental philosophy and - more recently - in the middle-ground between continental and analytic philosophy.

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

2 years$27,988/yr

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Within the Philosophy MA programme at the University of Leeds you'll study the key debates, trends and approaches in different areas of philosophy whilst improving your skills in research and critical analysis.

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

1 yearTuition not available

University of the Arts London (UAL)4,2(79)

London, United Kingdom

Art - Theory and Philosophy

The Art - Theory and Philosophy MRes programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) promotes dialogue between practitioners and theorists about art discourse today.

M.Res. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,666/yr

University of Kent4,1(65)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Philanthropic Studies (Distance Learning)

This Philanthropic Studies (Distance Learning) programme from University of Kent is the UK’s first Master's in Philanthropic Studies. It is an innovative online course that builds on our expertise and teaching in civil society, fundraising, philanthropy, the third sector and volunteering.

Master Part-time Online

2 years$6,153/yr

London School of Economics and Political Science4,4(84)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Gender, Peace and Security

Explore how gender figures in relation to regional, national and global peace and security, while drawing on critical gender theory and empirical research. Learn more at the Gender, Peace and Security programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

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

1 year$39,217/yr

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Philosophical Theology

The Philosophical Theology offered at the University of Oxford offers graduates in either philosophy or theology the opportunity to undertake advanced study in a field bridging the two disciplines. Teaching is provided jointly by members of both the Faculty of Philosophy and the Faculty of Theology and Religion.

Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$55,976/yr

Royal Holloway University of London4,4(63)

Egham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

European Philosophy

One of the few Masters-level programmes in the country to specialise in the 'European' tradition in philosophy, this MA European Philosophy course at Royal Holloway University of London draws on our department's core research and teaching strengths in 19th and 20th-century French and German thought, and Continental political philosophy.

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

1 year$28,225/yr

London Metropolitan University4,2(125)

London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy M.Phil programme from London Metropolitan University is conducted purely by research. Each MPhil is the unique development of a student’s individual research project, conducted under the guidance of at least two supervisory members of staff with expertise in the research area.

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

2 years$23,747/yr

The Open University UK4,2(173)

Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

This Philosophy MA programme from The Open University UK 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.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$8,339/yr

OnCampus London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom

Philosophy - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Philosophy - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,387/yr

UCL4,1(123)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Philosophy, Logic, and Artificial Intelligence

The Philosophy, Logic, and Artificial Intelligence programme from UCL examines the very idea of reasoning, and its philosophical foundations, from the perspectives of Logic and Artificial Intelligence.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$48,037/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(62)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy programme from the University of Cambridge is a full-time course introducing students to the skills needed in philosophical research.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

9 months$51,370/yr