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Integrated Masters - Master of Philosophy - Philosophy (Including Placement Year) (VA98)

University of Essex

Colchester Campus — Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Integrated Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
October 2026
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,500
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

University of Essex takes philosophy back to its roots in everyday existential, social, and political problems. They embrace the relevance of philosophy to other forms of inquiry - political, cultural, legal, medical, aesthetic – and bring this to bear on urgent issues in public life, such as the controversial issues raised by mental health legislation or public policy regarding end of life care. This degree will feed students' intellectual curiosity and challenge their thinking. Students will acquire the skills required to dig deeper into ideas and question received wisdom. They’ll rigorously examine the most fundamental questions about human life. In the five-year MPhilos Version of this course, students will gain solid knowledge in the different areas of philosophy and develop the key skills of the discipline during their first three years at Essex. In their final year, students will take MA-level modules, which will allow them to investigate more advanced topics and write a draft journal article as their final project. They’ll cover a wide range of topics from the meaning of life to capitalism and its critics, from ancient philosophy to current trends in European thought. Students can decide whether they would like to combine their course with a placement year. Students will be responsible for finding their placement, but with support and guidance provided by both the department and the Employability and Careers Centre. The MA-level modules include: Kant, The Frankfurt School, Phenomenology and Existentialism, Environmental Ethics, Critical Theory, Topics in Contemporary Philosophy, and more. The world of work is changing. Employers want graduates who can think laterally logically and creatively about practical problems and are effective communicators. At Essex, they are serious about providing students with a teaching environment in which they develop the skills they need to flourish in the discipline, and to be prepared for the jobs they aspire to in the future. Philosophy graduates are therefore well-suited to a wide range of occupations, including law, PR, journalism and the media, the Civil Service, charity work, banking, and the NHS.
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Credential
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 21,500
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
October 2026, October 2027, October 2028
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Colchester Campus

Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Wivenhoe Park

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

The University of Essex is a school where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. The University of Essex was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for their determination to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything they do. Essex boasts a massive 350-mile coastline, the 2nd longest of any county in England. There’s plenty to explore across the county, from countryside walks to award-winning beaches. Students can even try a plate of freshly caught...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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