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Philosophy and Psychology MA (Hons)

University of Dundee

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

On this course you will be encouraged to make links between philosophy and psychology. We specialise in continental (European) philosophy and teach key texts from the European tradition.We help you look at how philosophy is important to real-world concerns and contemporary issues by, exploring films and artwork, discussing important scientific and technological developments, debating controversial ethical issues, and looking at how texts written 300 years ago can be relevant to political situations todayYou'll receive a grounding in ancient and modern philosophy and be introduced to fundamental ideas concerning ethics, epistemology (the nature of knowledge) and metaphysics (the nature of reality), before specialising in areas that suit your own interestsPsychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Topics we cover include how babies learn, the way in which people's mental skills change as they grow older, various personalities and how social group dynamics work. You will also study different psychological disorders.In addition to exploring these aspects of human nature, you will learn how to think critically and to solve problems. We will teach you to analyse data, write clearly and effectively, and be a confident communicator of science. You will learn how to plan, implement and analyse your own research project.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 20,900per year

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University information

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

  • University League Table

    58th

  • Campus address

    University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 4HN, Scotland

The university's city campus is in the heart of Dundee, with the best shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars within walking distance.
One in seven people in Dundee are students, creating a bustling student community in the university's self-contained campus, right in the heart of the city.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    42nd out of 47 3

    56th out of 118 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    171 82%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.99 80%

    20th

    11
  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    170 80%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    43.0 43%

    106th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.80 76%

    74th

    14

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