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Postgraduate Study

Funding Opportunities

There are many potential sources of funding for postgraduate work in philosophy. The Philosophy Faculty's Course Information for Prospective Postgraduate Students provides further details.

If you wish to be considered for funding from the central University competitions, please visit this link to learn about the relevant funding deadlines.

Please note that the April deadline applies only to MPhil applicants who are not requesting funding.

General Funding Opportunities


Fees and Maintenance

My fee status is:

I shall have the following financial dependants:

Your Estimated Annual Commitment:

Component Cost
University Composition Fee £16,109
Maintenance £14,895
Total Annual Commitment £31,004

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Key Information


9 months full-time

Study Mode : Taught

Master of Philosophy

Faculty of Philosophy

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Dates and deadlines:

Michaelmas 2026

Applications open
Sept. 3, 2025
Application deadline
April 15, 2026
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 2, 2025
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 15, 2025

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas , Lent and Easter .


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