Program Overview
The Philosophy at Kingston University is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,600 (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
- Kant and his Legacy - delivered and assessed in English
- MPhilStud in Philosophy Dissertation
- Art Theory: Modernism, Avant-Garde, Contemporary - delivered and assessed in English
- Critique, Practice, Power
- German Critical Theory - delivered and assessed in English
- Hegel and his Legacy - delivered and assessed in English
- Kant and the Aesthetic Tradition - Delivered and assessed in English
- Nietzsche and Heidegger - delivered and assessed in English
- Philosophy and Psychoanalysis
- Philosophy of Art History
- Recent French Philosophy - delivered and assessed in English
- Topics in Modern European Philosophy - delivered and assessed in English
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. Make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we consider.
Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.
Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kingston University 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 Kingston University
Kingston University
Moffat, United Kingdom
Kingston University is a public university located in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London, United Kingdom. Its origins date back to 1899, when it was founded as the Kingston Technical...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
