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Philosophy and Politics MA (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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UCAS CODE: VL52

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Philosophy

Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it. Philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way. While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on: argument critical enquiry rigour in reasoning clarity of expression, including making important distinctions


Philosophy at Edinburgh

The University has a strong historic connection to the subject, counting Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students. Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest philosophy departments and the Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers. Our programme covers the basics of Western philosophy. Later in the degree, you can select from a variety of courses from Philosophy of Well-Being to Feminism.


Politics

Politics studies the theory and practice of how societies are governed. It asks questions such as: How do our political institutions create collective rules and who has the power to make them? What are the consequences of political decisions? What is the nature of a just society, and how do we get there?Drawing on the expertise of leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore the origins and present-day contexts of societal conflicts about power and resources.You will also study the: processes of governance at the local, national, and international levels morality of political action limits of freedom and justice


Studying Philosophy and Politics

This joint programme gives you in-depth knowledge in both subject areas, and the opportunity to specialise in the topics that interest you most.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 28,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : AAA

AAA. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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University information

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    16th out of 47 1

    9th out of 79

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    176 84%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    16th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    36th

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    198 92%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.86 72%

    74th

    1

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