Philosophy

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MA (Hons) Philosophy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Studying philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way. Philosophy: * introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present * shows the connections between different areas of human experience * increases awareness of assumptions that influence your beliefs Programme benefits * Philosophy has been taught at the University since its foundation in 1583. Edinburgh was the centre of the Scottish Enlightenment and has a distinguished place in the history of philosophy. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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