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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VW54

Philosophy/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MA (Hons) Philosophy/Theatre Studies at University of Glasgow is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Philosophy is the systematic attempt to arrive at clear answers to profound questions about issues such as knowledge, life, morality, science and human nature using reason and argument. We host reading parties for students, usually in the Highlands, and have a flourishing undergraduate Philosophy Society. Theatre Studies: This degree programme examines the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical and practical perspectives. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Epistemology and the Theory of Knowledge
History of Western Philosophy
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Theatre History and Performance Traditions
Contemporary Theatre Practice and Production
Dramatic Criticism and Textual Analysis
Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics
Staging the Self: Identity and Representation in Theatre
UCAS Code:VW54
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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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 — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£28,500
5 years£22,500£27,000£33,500

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 17% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
50%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Philosophy/Theatre Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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