Study Philosophy in the United Kingdom

270 programmes in philosophy at 61 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,391 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,950 USD and 32,676 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Philosophy programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Philosophy University of Oxford Master's 46,368 USD
Master in Ancient Philosophy University of Oxford Master's 46,368 USD
Master in Philosophy PhD On-Campus or by Distance Learning University of Birmingham, England Master's 28,419 USD
Master in Practical Ethics Online University of Oxford Master's 3,344 USD
HR Strategy in Transforming Organisations London Business School — —
PhD in Business Philosophy Kingston University, England PhD 22,658 USD
Data Ethics, AI and Responsible Innovation Online The University of Edinburgh — —
Philosophy of Religion and Ethics MA Diploma University of Birmingham, England — 29,975 USD
Master in Applied Ethics and Governance of Data Privacy, MA University of York Master's 37,768 USD
Master in Aesthetics and Art Theory Kingston University, England Master's 21,566 USD
Master in Sport, Ethics and Society Cardiff Metropolitan University Master's 20,475 USD
Master in Philosophy University of Glasgow Master's 37,581 USD
Bachelor in Education Studies and Theology Philosophy & Ethics Bishop Grosseteste University Bachelor's 12,994 USD
Bachelor in Welsh and Philosophy (BA) Cardiff University Bachelor's 27,914 USD
Master in Philosophy, MA University of York Master's 37,768 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy and Theology University of Oxford Bachelor's 52,620 USD
Master in Global Healthcare Ethics MSc Liverpool Hope University, Childwall Master's 17,062 USD
Master in Philosophy MA University of Sussex Master's 25,900 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Bachelor's 19,082 USD
Master in Philosophy and Society, MLitt University of Aberdeen Master's 30,029 USD
Master in Global Ethics and Justice MSc University of Birmingham, England Master's 29,975 USD
Master in Philosophy, MA The University of Sheffield Master's 29,210 USD
PhD in Global Ethics PhD On-Campus or by Distance Learning University of Birmingham, England PhD 28,419 USD
Master in Art, Philosophy and Cultural Institutions MA Liverpool Hope University, Childwall Master's 17,062 USD

Philosophy in the United Kingdom by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 150 24,950 USD 28,391 USD 32,676 USD
Master's 74 21,566 USD 28,419 USD 33,305 USD
PhD 29 25,156 USD 28,152 USD 34,118 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within philosophy

Philosophy 256 Ethics 14

Universities for philosophy in the United Kingdom

Study Philosophy in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many philosophy programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
270 philosophy programmes at 61 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a philosophy degree in the United Kingdom cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in philosophy in the United Kingdom is 28,391 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,950 USD and 32,676 USD per year.
Can I study philosophy in the United Kingdom in English?
Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (270 of 270).
Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
8 of the 270 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in the United Kingdom?
PhD programmes, at a median of 28,152 USD per year, against 28,391 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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