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Philosophy and Sociology - MA (Hons)

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Philosophy and Sociology takes you on a fascinating exploration of argument and how we apply it to the Big Questions of fundamental importance to us as humans and adds the study of how we as individuals are shaped in so many ways by the societies we live in. Top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research will give you the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors and especially in roles with strong focus on people and society.Philosophy is just as much the study of reasoning and argument as it is the application of thought to specific problems. What makes Philosophy at Aberdeen especially attractive is the breadth of courses, the user-friendly materials you will use and the experts who will teach you. In your first year alone, you can study topics such as How Should One Live Controversial Questions and Experience, Knowledge and Reality. Sociology at Aberdeen will add a deeper dimension, as you explore how society shapes us as individuals in all sorts of ways, and study sociology of the family, work-life balance, religion and society.You will be taught by experts in social movements, conflict and peace, religion and secularisation and global political sociology and become skilled in the social research methods used to gather the evidence to better understand aspects of society – such as observation, interviews, large-scale surveys or analysing the content of documents and videos.This subject combination will develop your skills in thinking critically and posing probing questions – which have tremendous value to employers, for example in journalism, marketing and advertising, social and market research, teaching, health and social services, charities and human resources.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,800per year

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

University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

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One of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2026).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    35th out of 46 6

    33rd out of 101 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    148 70%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 81%

    18th

    16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    172 82%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    23rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    14th

    9

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