Masters (MS) in Philosophy in the United Kingdom
74 masters programmes in philosophy at 35 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,419 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 21,566 USD and 33,305 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in MA Philosophy (by research) | University of York | Master's | — |
| Master in MPhil Master of Philosophy | University of Sunderland | Master's | — |
Specialisations within philosophy
Philosophy 67 Ethics 7
Universities for philosophy in the United Kingdom
- University of Birmingham, England (8)
- Liverpool Hope University, Childwall (5)
- University of Liverpool (4)
- Kingston University, England (4)
- University of York (4)
- King’s College London, England (3)
- University of Oxford (3)
- Newcastle University (3)
- University of Exeter, England (3)
- University of Glasgow (3)
Masters (MS) in Philosophy in the United Kingdom: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
- 74 philosophy masters programmes at 35 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in the United Kingdom cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in philosophy in the United Kingdom is 28,419 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 21,566 USD and 33,305 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in the United Kingdom in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (74 of 74).
- Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
- 3 of the 74 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.
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