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PostgraduateMSc

Philosophy

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MSc Philosophy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our flagship MSc Philosophy degree programme offers you an excellent opportunity to enhance your learning and join a large, vibrant and supportive postgraduate community. This programme provides an intensive grounding in philosophy, its methodology and techniques of research. It is excellent preparation for those who intend to pursue a PhD, as well as those who wish to delve more deeply into philosophy at the postgraduate level before pursuing a non-academic career. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of ยฃ27,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

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Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

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80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
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