UK Philosophy masters?

[A_bad_philosopher]

I'm heartbroken as I've applied to 14 schools so far (for PhD) and I've heard back from 11, all rejections. Three left but I am not counting on them, probably gonna be rejections. I know it's last minute but I am now applying to masters programs. I've already applied to Brandeis, UW Milwaukee, Georgia State, Texas Tech, and Houston for the US ones.

I am also looking into the UK ones but I am not sure if I should bother applying there for the purpose of doing the masters and coming back to the States to do a PhD in the States. The ones that I'm looking into right now are SASP (St. Andrews and Stirling combined program), Sheffield, Leeds, and Birmingham. I wasn't able to find any kind of placement information for these programs so I am wondering if these programs are worth doing if I want to be able to pursue a PhD in the States afterwards. I am aware that these are all 1-year programs and I am also aware that these are not funded. I have some saved up money + parental funding so money is not that big of an issue for me, so I'd just like to know if anyone has done these programs or know any further information about the MA programs in the UK. Any kind of help would be appreciated.

Btw, my AOI is in LEMM. 

Thank you

[ObamaIsGuiltyOfWarCrimes]

2 hours ago, A_bad_philosopher said:

I'm heartbroken as I've applied to 14 schools so far (for PhD) and I've heard back from 11, all rejections. Three left but I am not counting on them, probably gonna be rejections. I know it's last minute but I am now applying to masters programs. I've already applied to Brandeis, UW Milwaukee, Georgia State, Texas Tech, and Houston for the US ones.

I am also looking into the UK ones but I am not sure if I should bother applying there for the purpose of doing the masters and coming back to the States to do a PhD in the States. The ones that I'm looking into right now are SASP (St. Andrews and Stirling combined program), Sheffield, Leeds, and Birmingham. I wasn't able to find any kind of placement information for these programs so I am wondering if these programs are worth doing if I want to be able to pursue a PhD in the States afterwards. I am aware that these are all 1-year programs and I am also aware that these are not funded. I have some saved up money + parental funding so money is not that big of an issue for me, so I'd just like to know if anyone has done these programs or know any further information about the MA programs in the UK. Any kind of help would be appreciated.

Btw, my AOI is in LEMM. 

Thank you

Aim higher than some of them. You'd be surprised to find the amount of acceptances you'll get when you have international tuition tied to your application - Edinburgh, UCL, and Oxbridge are worth your time. I went from the US to Durham for a master's, only partially funded and very expensive. You can reach out if you have any questions.

[A_bad_philosopher]

6 hours ago, ObamaIsGuiltyOfWarCrimes said:

Aim higher than some of them. You'd be surprised to find the amount of acceptances you'll get when you have international tuition tied to your application - Edinburgh, UCL, and Oxbridge are worth your time. I went from the US to Durham for a master's, only partially funded and very expensive. You can reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you! Unfortunately Oxbridge closed their apps it seems like. ? I’ve sent you a message for further questions!

[musicdegree4me]

You should still be able to apply to LSE, KCL, St. Andrews/Stirling, Edinburgh, and UCL. Bascially, only Oxbridge is out. I know people at many of these departments. PM me and we can chat.