
Overview
In the MLitt in Philosophy at the University of St Andrews you will study a wide range of topics within the discipline to broaden your understanding and investigate different research topics.
Highlights
- The St Andrews and Stirling Graduate Programme was ranked the third best Philosophy programme in the UK in the latest Philosophical Gourmet Report.
- Supervisors at both St Andrews and Stirling are available to oversee the MLitt dissertation.
- You can choose any of the optional modules offered by the Department, allowing you to explore any combination of philosophical topics.
Careers
Recent graduates in Philosophy have found openings in:
- local government
- television production (Sky Sports)
- the National Health Service
- the Co-operative Bank
- insurance
- the Crown Prosecution Service
- publishing
- teaching English in Japan.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Aesthetics
- Classical Philosophy
- Conceptual Engineering
- Current Issues in Philosophy
- Current Topics in the Philosophy of Physics
- Ecophilosophy
- Introduction to Formal Epistemology
- Kant
- Origins and History of Analytic Philosophy
- Philosophy of Logic
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A very strong 2.1 Honours degree in or including Philosophy.
- CV
- personal statement (optional)
- sample of academic written work (2,500 words maximum)
- two original signed academic references
- academic transcripts and degree certificates
- evidence of English language proficiency (required if English is not your first language).
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International
25900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25900 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12030 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12030 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for St Andrews
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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