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MA in Philosophy

Durham University (United Kingdom) · The Palatine Centre Durham University Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LE

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Institute

Faculty of Arts & Humanities

Degree

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Philosophy

Expense

Living Expenses

GBP 13600

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

GBP 13000

Tuition Fee (International)

GBP 28500

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

TOEFL

PTE

Duolingo

130

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

31 Jul, 2026

(September-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

30 Aug, 2026

(September-2026)

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Document Required:

Degree Transcript

Common Document

Transcripts of your qualifications

Personal Statement

University Specific

Your application must include a personal statement with a maximum of 1000 words which may include the following: Why have you chosen the MA in Philosophy at Durham University? What are your specific philosophical interests and how do they relate to your chosen programme? Which specific philosophical texts interest you and why? How do your prior qualifications prepare you for your chosen programme? What do you hope to get out of the course?

Test Score Report

Common Document

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo

Writing Sample

University Specific

If your undergraduate degree did not include a Philosophy component, you may be required to submit a writing sample of up to 2500 words on a topic of your choice related to Philosophy. If a writing sample is required, this will be requested after your application has been assessed.

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FAQs

The tuition fees for the MA in Philosophy at Durham University are $17,550 for domestic students and $28,500 for international students.
The next available intake for the MA in Philosophy at Durham University is in September 2026.
To apply for the MA in Philosophy at Durham University, applicants need to submit a Test Score Report, Degree Transcript, Personal Statement, and a Writing Sample.
Durham University requires an IELTS score of 7 or higher, TOEFL score of 90 or higher, PTE score of 68 or higher, or Duolingo score of 130 or higher for the MA in Philosophy program.
To apply for the MA in Philosophy at Durham University, prospective students must prepare their Test Score Report, Degree Transcript, Personal Statement, and Writing Sample, and meet the English proficiency requirements before submitting their application for the September 2026 intake.

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