Study Philosophy in the United Kingdom

270 programmes in philosophy at 61 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,391 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,950 USD and 32,676 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 Philosophy: Knowledge & Society IntM University of Glasgow Master's 26,712 USD
PhD Philosophy University of Hertfordshire PhD 20,475 USD
Master in Introduction Philosophy University of London Master's 15,936 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy Ba Hons University of Hull Bachelor's 24,433 USD
Bachelor in BA Philosophy with a Foundation Year 2026/27 University of East Anglia, Norwich Bachelor's —
Master in Philosophy (Public Policy) MA University of Liverpool Master's 38,219 USD
Masters By Research Philosophy University of Hertfordshire Master's 17,745 USD
Doctor Of Philosophy Northumbria University PhD 25,156 USD
Bachelor in Ba Philosophy With A Foundation Year University of East Anglia, Norwich Bachelor's 32,676 USD
PhD in Philosophy PhD University of Birmingham, England PhD —
Bachelor in BA Philosophy and Politics 2026/27 University of East Anglia, Norwich Bachelor's —
Bachelor in Art & Philosophy BA (Hons) University of Dundee Bachelor's 31,599 USD
Bachelor in BSc Philosophy and Politics University of Bristol Bachelor's 38,902 USD
Bachelor in Ba Philosophy And Politics With A Placement Year University of East Anglia, Norwich Bachelor's 29,756 USD
Bachelor in Ba Philosophy With A Year Abroad University of East Anglia, Norwich Bachelor's 30,575 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy Politics Ba Vlm2 Queen's University Belfast Bachelor's 28,391 USD
Bachelor in Anthropoleg ac Astudiaethau Crefyddol (BA Anrh) University of Wales Trinity Saint David Bachelor's 21,294 USD
Bachelor in BA Philosophy and Politics with a Year Abroad 2026/27 University of East Anglia, Norwich Bachelor's —
Master in Philosophy MRes University of Birmingham, England Master's —
Doctor Of Philosophy Phd On The Basis Of Prior Published Works In Medical Studies University of Plymouth PhD 7,507 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy Ba V500 Queen's University Belfast Bachelor's 28,391 USD
Master in Doctor Of Philosophy Drpxxr7 Northumbria University Master's 25,252 USD
Bachelor in Sinoleg (Addysg Ddyneiddiol) (BA Anrh) University of Wales Trinity Saint David Bachelor's 21,294 USD
Bachelor in Sinoleg (Addysg Ddyneiddiol) (DipAU) University of Wales Trinity Saint David Bachelor's 21,294 USD

Philosophy in the United Kingdom by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 150 24,950 USD 28,391 USD 32,676 USD
Master's 74 21,566 USD 28,419 USD 33,305 USD
PhD 29 25,156 USD 28,152 USD 34,118 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within philosophy

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Universities for philosophy in the United Kingdom

Study Philosophy in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many philosophy programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
270 philosophy programmes at 61 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 bachelor's programmes in philosophy in the United Kingdom is 28,391 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,950 USD and 32,676 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 (270 of 270).
Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
8 of the 270 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in the United Kingdom?
PhD programmes, at a median of 28,152 USD per year, against 28,391 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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