Master of Philosophy
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Carmarthen, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- 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: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 years): no
- 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
- 2:2 honours degree or recognised equivalent
- Some courses add an interview
- Professional experience or a subject-specific degree (MBA applicants normally over 21). English: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each sub-test
- Unless the course page states otherwise.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no lower than 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT reading 18 listening 17 writing 17 speaking 20
- PTE Academic 59 in all four components
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 (162 per component)
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £11,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | £0 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Online (distance learning) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full Time |
| Post-study stay | 0 years |
| Scholarship note | The International Office Scholarship offers up to 3,000 GBP to eligible self-funded international students from Asia or Africa on full-time, on-campus Master's programmes. Conditions and course exclusions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
25 Jan 2027
72 days left
Scholarships
The International Office Scholarship offers up to 3,000 GBP to eligible self-funded international students from Asia or Africa on full-time, on-campus Master's programmes. Conditions and course exclusions apply.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 25 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £11,000 GBP per year. The deposit is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no lower than 5.5), TOEFL iBT reading 18 listening 17 writing 17 speaking 20, PTE Academic 59 in all four components, Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 (162 per component), IELTS 6.
The International Office Scholarship offers up to 3,000 GBP to eligible self-funded international students from Asia or Africa on full-time, on-campus Master's programmes. Conditions and course exclusions apply.