UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV56

Philosophy and Theology

Name: Philosophy and Theology
Price: 29600 GBP
Availability: InStock

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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4 yearsDuration

£29,600Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MA (Hons) Philosophy and Theology 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. Philosophy and theology frequently overlap. Philosophers have long questioned the nature of existence and agency, whereas theologians have engaged with philosophical traditions in developing their understanding of individual and collective belief. This programme offers you an opportunity to explore these pivotal intersections. 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 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ethical and theological traditions that have shaped contemporary thinking

Engaging with fundamental questions about meaning and knowledge

As well as conceptions of God

UCAS Code:VV56

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,500	£30,000	£36,500
3 years	£21,000	£27,500	£34,500
5 years	£27,000	£33,000	£48,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£27,500

UK average

£27,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 22% above UK average salary

This course

£33,000

UK average

£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working

9%Studying

9%Work & Study

2%Seeking Work

64%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

74%

Overall

Teaching on my course

86%

Learning opportunities

73%

Assessment and feedback

60%

Academic support

75%

Organisation and management

71%

Learning resources

95%

Student voice

60%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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