School of Philosophy (Postgrad)
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Annual tuition fees
USD24,349
Duration
1 YearsIntakes
OctList of Programs
- MA Philosophy
Requirements
Academic Requirements
– Bachelor’s degree: GPA 2.5/4 or C or 70%
English Tests Requirements
TOEFL-IBT
76IELTS
7IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5
About Faculty
At Essex we are world-renowned for our combination of Continental and Anglo-American philosophy
We study real-world problems, both political and existential, to gain a critical perspective on the personal, political, and socio-economic challenges we face today. Join our tight-knit school that is praised for its collaborative and supportive ethos and teaching environment.
Why study here?
- We’re 7th in the UK for research impact in philosophy (Grade Point Average, REF2021).
- We have the largest concentration of philosophers working on critical social theory in the UK.
- We have two major funded projects: the Ethics of Powerlessness, and the Essex Autonomy Project which was highly commended in the Timers Higher Education Awards.
Top Reasons to Study in University of Essex
- Central London is easily accessible from all of our campuses.
- Essex is top 40 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)
- 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)
- Our student body represents over 140 nationalities and supports over 30 different cultural societies
Ranking & Accreditation of University of Essex
Latest Rankings
- We are Top 40 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2023)
- Our Students’ Union is 7th in the National Student Survey 2022 for representing students (Broad discipline English universities)
- Number one university in the UK for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), the flagship Innovate UK programme.
- We’re 76th in the global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 and ranked in the top 25 globally for three of the UN Sustainable Development Goals assessed.
- Top for Drama and Dance (The Guardian University Guide 2022)
- 25th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
- Top 50 for politics and sociology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.
- Top 75 for social sciences and law in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
- Top 200 for business and economics in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
- Top 175 for the arts and humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
- 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)
Student Accommodation at University of Essex
A Wide range of accommodation options for students to choose from, depending on what you need.
- The Towers
- South Courts
- The Houses
- The Meadows
- University Quays
- The Copse
Cost of the accommodation: 110-280 GBP/week
Cost of living: 6000 – 7000 GBPweek
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