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Master of Politics and Philosophy

University of Brighton

  • Brighton, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Arts in Politics and Philosophy at the University of Brighton, One-year full-time, On the Moulsecoomb Campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Politics and Philosophy. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Policy adviser
  • Roles in foreign affairs
  • Embassies or international organisations
  • Legislative assistant
  • Legal researcher or consultant
  • Compliance officer
  • Policy researcher
  • Political journalist
  • Management consultant

Curriculum

  • Taught postgraduate course
  • One-year full-time. Modules named on the page include Key Categories in Contemporary Politics and Philosophy
  • Research Methods
  • Problems in Contemporary Politics and Philosophy
  • Global Politics
  • Conflict and Human Rights
  • Research Project and Heritage in a Global Context. Option modules may change with staffing and timetabling.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally a UK 2.2 honours degree or equivalent
  • In a relevant subject for most courses
  • Some conversion or professional courses state other entry. English: IELTS 6.5-7.0 overall depending on course.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2.2 or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Documents you’ll need

  • Bachelor Degree Transcript
  • Bachelor Degree Certificate
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,792 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£29,619 GBP

Program details

CampusMoulsecoomb Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Social Sciences
DepartmentSocial Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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  • Program starts

    September 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.