Philosophy (Conversion) MSc

This Masters is designed for students who don't already have a Philosophy degree. It will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of analytic philosophy, including such core areas as metaphysics, ethics, social and political philosophy, the history of philosophy, philosophy of the mind and philosophy of mathematics and language. If you so wish, this Masters can provide you with a fast-track route into a PhD in Philosophy.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• If you want to do a PhD in Philosophy but don't already have a Philosophy degree, then the MSc (conversion) will allow you to apply straightaway for the PhD.
• MLitt students will be embedded in a vibrant philosophical research community. Glasgow hosts the interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience bringing together philosophers and scientists to work on the nature of the mind. The Centre has philosophy specialists not only in perceptual experience but also virtual reality, emotions and hedonics. Philosophy also hosts the research group COGITO, which undertakes work in contemporary analytic epistemology—especially social epistemology and virtue epistemology—and has one of the world’s largest concentrations of specialists in these areas; and also the Forum for Quine and the History of Analytic Philosophy, which builds on our local expertise and research links with other UK universities.
• Philosophy at the University has an illustrious history of original thinkers going against the grain of orthodoxy. Its past professors include such giants of empiricism as Adam Smith and Thomas Reid.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Philosophy students at Glasgow receive rigorous and personalised training in problem solving skills, writing skills, presentation and research skills. All these skills are widely applicable and recognised to be exceptionally valuable in a wide range of careers, including journalism, teaching, the Civil Service, local government, business, publishing, law, and the arts.

You will also be well equipped to carry onto a further degree in philosophy such as the PhD.