32 Part-time Philosophy Masters Degree Programs

Poised at the intersection of the humanities and technology, the MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence combines the exploration of theoretical and ethical issues related to computing, data, and information processing with opportunities to develop some of the data science skills that underpin recent advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Engaging an inherently fascinating subject-matter, this cutting-edge masters degree can equip you with a combination of analytical, technical, ethical, and communications skills that is highly sought by employers.

The MA Global Philosophy has a strongly applied element, designed to demonstrate the significance of philosophy for pressing contemporary concerns (such as the climate crisis, animal/human relations, gender debates, race relations, intercultural understanding, racial capitalism, public rationality, and democracy).

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 philosophical interests in depth. Bristol ranks as one of the top ten philosophy departments in the UK in the Philosophical Gourmet Report. Our staff have diverse research interests and expertise across a wide range of philosophical areas.

The MA Philosophy studies fundamental questions about the world and our existence in it. Explore the area of philosophy that most interests you. With expert supervision from a community of philosophers, you’ll develop skills in critical thinking, communication and research to enhance your future.

The Philosophy MA program is designed for students who want to explore the big questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reasoning. It offers a flexible structure, allowing students to tailor their studies around their own interests. Some cou…

Our degree MA in Philosophy offers students a broad range of topics covering everything from pre-Socrates to the present day - Philosophy without any gaps. This programme is suited both to philosophy graduates to expand their philosophical grounding, and to students with first degrees in related subjects to introduce them to key concepts, arguments and texts from across the philosophical spectrum, while bringing them up to a high level in selected specialist areas.

Gain critical thinking, research and analysis skills on our MLitt Philosophy. Taught by experts at the Universities of St Andrews and Stirling.

Our MA Global Philosophy and Intensive Language degree provides a rich and advanced engagement with philosophy which exposes students to a wide variety of global, rather than narrowly Western, intellectual traditions and themes than would be possible in other philosophy postgraduate degree programmes.

Philosophy is an interdisciplinary subject that examines and attempts to answer questions raised by human life and action, natural science, art and literature, language and communication, and history. In the MLitt in Philosophy, you will study a wide range of topics within the discipline to broaden your understanding and investigate different research topics.

The two-year master’s programme in Philosophy at Leiden University investigates the fundamental principles underpinning human knowledge while cultivating your capacity for reason and sound argumentation.

The course provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Philosophy of Medicine and Psychiatry. Students will also have the opportunity to study other areas of Philosophy, selecting from a broad range of modules and covering all areas of the subject.

The MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence gives you deep insight into the philosophical foundations of AI. You’ll examine the nature of mind and computation, explore ethical questions around data and automation, and analyse how intelligent systems shape society. 

The Philosophy of Education MA program is designed for those interested in exploring the fundamental ideas behind how we learn and teach. It offers a deep dive into philosophical questions related to education, such as the purpose of education, ethic…

The MSc in History and Philosophy of Science is a program designed to explore the development of scientific ideas and practices, as well as the philosophical questions behind them. Students will examine key issues such as the nature of scientific exp…

This program explores how philosophy, politics, and economics shape health systems and policies. It's designed for people interested in understanding the complex social, ethical, and economic issues surrounding healthcare. Students gain skills in cri…