Overview

The Epistemology, Ethics and Mind (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh allows you to take advantage of Edinburgh’s remarkable range of expertise in the core philosophical areas of:

epistemology

ethics

philosophy of mind

cognitive science

Career opportunities

This programme provides you with a range of knowledge and skills to prepare you for a variety of career paths, including, but not limited to, further postgraduate study in philosophy.

We have graduates in PhD programmes across the world, including:

University of Oxford
University of Birmingham
University of Illinois
those who have chosen to pursue their studies further at Edinburgh

Others are teaching philosophy at community colleges and high schools. Our graduates consistently tell us that the skills they have learned through the degree have influenced their thinking both in their careers and more generally through life.

This programme would be an ideal foundation for further graduate work in philosophy.

Programme Structure

Compulsory courses

You will study compulsory courses in philosophical methodology and the areas of:

epistemology
ethics
philosophy of mind and philosophy of cognitive science

Options courses

Advanced, optional courses are available in:

philosophy of science
philosophy of religion.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Psychology Ethics View 19 other Masters in Ethics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in philosophy.

We will also consider a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in politics, classics or cognitive science, if you have taken courses in philosophy at undergraduate level.

We may consider your application if you have a background in another related area; please contact us to check before you apply.

Tuition Fee

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International

21600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21600 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

21600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21600 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Epistemology, Ethics and Mind (Online Learning).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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