Master of Philosophy
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year research master's in Philosophy completed through an independent supervised thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Philosophy in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in philosophy in research master concepts
- Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Project Assistant
- Program Coordinator
Curriculum
- Independent research project in Philosophy guided by a supervisor
- Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
- And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Degree requirement: a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as philosophy or a related discipline such as communication
- English literature
- History
- Language
- Law
- Modern languages
- Politics
- Psychology
- Religious studies
- Or social sciences or an equivalent international degree
- Additional academic criteria: UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international degree for most courses (2:2 for some
- E.g. Software Engineering MSc)
- MBA also needs 3 years work experience and interview.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
Other requirements
- Work experience required
Work experience details
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Philosophy admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Include evidence of the required professional experience. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £29,700 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of English, Communication and Philosophy |
| Department | School of English, Communication and Philosophy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Philosophy. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
18 Jun 2027
217 days left
Scholarships
Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Philosophy. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 18 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £29,700 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0. Work experience is required.
Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Philosophy. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.