Program Overview
The Philosophy at King's College London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Philosophy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Philosophy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Foundations of Analytic Philosophy
- Foundations of Phenomenology
- Greek Philosophy I: Plato
- Greek Philosophy II: Aristotle
- Greek Philosophy III: Special Topics
- Indian Philosophy I: The Orthodox Schools
- Indian Philosophy II: The Heterodox Schools
- Kant I: Critique of Pure Reason
- Kant II: Moral Philosophy
- Medieval Philosophy
- Nineteenth-century Continental Philosophy
- Twentieth-century Continental Philosophy
- Aesthetics
- Epistemology
- Epistemology II: Special Topics
- Ethics
- Ethics II: Special Topics
- Ethics of Science & Technology
- First-Order Logic
- Gender & Philosophy
- General Philosophy
- Mathematical Logic: Limitative Results
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in Philosophy or any other field. Conversion students should show evidence of an interest in and aptitude for the subject.
Application procedure
- Applications must be made online using King\'s online application portal and a non-refundable application fee of \xc2\xa350 applies. With your application form, you must include a sample of written work totalling approximately 3,000 words. We do not routinely interview applicants, but we may call you for interview; and you are very welcome to call the department to arrange a visit. We aim to process all complete applications within four to six weeks, although this may take longer over holiday periods.
Personal statement and supporting information
- You should use your personal statement to discuss your intentions for the programme, and the route that has led you to it. Please also supply a writing sample of c.3,000 words with your application.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months