Taught programmes

The MA in Philosophy will give you a thorough grounding in the core knowledge and skills required for philosophical research, while also allowing you to pursue your own philosophical interests in depth.

You can design a path to match your interests by choosing one of the following seven specialist pathways, each dedicated to a key area of contemporary philosophical research:

• Ethics
• Epistemology and Metaphysics
• Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics
• Philosophy and History of Science
• Philosophy of Biological and Cognitive Sciences
• Philosophy of Physics
• Political Philosophy

Further information on Philosophy MA programmes

Research programmes

We welcome and encourage applications for postgraduate degrees by research.

• MPhil in Philosophy
• PhD in Philosophy

See our research page for information on research in our department and browse our supervisor list for the research interests of potential supervisors.

In addition to topics focusing on single research areas, we actively encourage interdisciplinary research that cuts across the spectrum of philosophical studies, or other intellectual disciplines in the Faculty of Arts and beyond. Joint supervision may be provided.

You will be an active member of the department's flourishing research culture and will be encouraged to take part in our regular events, including research seminars, workshops and reading groups. There is also a dedicated weekly postgraduate seminar with a friendly and supportive environment.

You will also benefit from the Bristol Doctoral College's skills training programme, which allows you to extend your range of academic and professional skills. You may also be given the chance at an appropriate stage to teach undergraduates, and you will be offered training for this purpose, leading to formal accreditation.

Further information on Philosophy research programmes