Philosophy
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Entry requirements
Normally a 1st or 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) In Philosophy or a related subject from a recognised university.
Months of entry
October
Course content
This degree captures the distinctive approach to philosophy at Exeter, taking an interdisciplinary perspective on some of the biggest questions facing mankind.
Topics covered include:
- the philosophical, social and ethical dilemmas posed by science and technology;
- the nature of the human mind and its relationship to culture;
- how can we better understand the way that societies function.
You will also explore a range of different philosophical methods such as conceptual analysis, phenomenology, naturalism, and historical and sociological approaches, and learn to apply these methods in your own research.
Information for international students
If you are an international student, please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
TOEFL IBT*
Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
58 with no less than 55 in all communicative skills.
Fees and funding
We are delighted to offer Global Excellence Scholarships for students of outstanding academic quality applying to postgraduate Taught programmes starting in autumn 2020.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Taught Postgraduate Admissions
- ssis-admissions@exeter.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1392 723192