Overview

In the MLitt in Philosophy is a one-year taught postgraduate programme run by the St Andrews and Stirling Graduate Programme in Philosophy (SASP), taught by staff from both the University of St Andrews and the University of Stirling. 

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

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the National Health Service

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insurance

the Crown Prosecution Service

publishing

teaching English in Japan

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Aesthetics

Classical Philosophy

Climate Ethics

Conceptual Engineering

Current Issues in Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy View 122 other Masters in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree in or including philosophy. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in philosophy, you may be interested in the Conversion in Philosophy.

If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

CV

personal statement (optional)

sample of your own, single-authored academic written work (2,000 words maximum)

two original signed academic references

academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27200 GBP / year

≈ 27200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12630 GBP / year

≈ 12630 GBP / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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