MLitt Philosophy

The Philosophy postgraduate degree at the University of Stirling emphasizes the importance of philosophy in our ability to understand life, culture, and society, enabling students to advance their knowledge, critical skills, and understanding in the area of philosophy. This one year full time course offers a vibrant postgraduate community and a comprehensive programme that classifies into different areas of philosophy.Course Content: The degree delves into a wide array of philosophy's facets, covering areas such as ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of mind and cognitive science, philosophy of language, philosophy of science, and epistemology. The course module will help students to understand the central theories, debates, and results from various fields of philosophy, as well as sharpen their investigative and communicative skills.Key Modules: The course's key modules include Topics in Mind and Cognitive Science, Author Study – Hume, Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Science, Metaphysics, Moral Philosophy and more. There is also an opportunity for students to write a dissertation which involves conducting a detailed investigation of a topic of their choice.Accreditations: The course program does not specify any specific accreditations.Future Careers: Graduates with a PG degree in Philosophy can move into a range of careers including academia, teaching, public sector, and private sector roles, with critical thinking skills that can be applied across a number of industries. The School of Arts and Humanities is also in regular contact with a varied portfolio of employers offering internships, placements and project opportunities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.