Universities in the United Kingdom
268 Philosophy Programs in the United Kingdom
- programs
- 268 programs
- universities
- 61 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 27,542 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in Philosophy in the United Kingdom and Bachelors in Philosophy in the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom has 268 philosophy programs open to international students, at 61 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 27,542 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 24,950 USD and 31,698 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programs
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Philosophy tuition fees in the United Kingdom, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within philosophy
Top universities for Philosophy in the United Kingdom
Ranked by how many philosophy programs each one runs in the United Kingdom — the count is next to the name.
- University of Birmingham, England (17)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (15)
- University of York (14)
- University of Aberdeen (11)
- University of Bristol (10)
- Lancaster University, England (10)
- University of Exeter, England (9)
- The University of Edinburgh (9)
- University of Southampton (9)
- University of Reading (8)
January intake in the United Kingdom
6 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Global Healthcare Ethics MSc — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Art, Philosophy and Cultural Institutions MA — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Global Medical Ethics MSc — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Philosophy MA — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Philosophy MRes — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Philosophy MPhil, PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
Study Philosophy in the United Kingdom: common questions
- How many philosophy programs are there in the United Kingdom?
- 268 philosophy programs at 61 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in the United Kingdom cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in philosophy in the United Kingdom is 27,542 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 24,950 USD and 31,698 USD a year.
- Can I study philosophy in the United Kingdom in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programs in the United Kingdom in our catalog are taught in English (268 of 268).
- Are any of these philosophy programs available online?
- 8 of the 268 programs in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in the United Kingdom?
- PhD programs, at a median annual fee of 27,439 USD, against 27,542 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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