Overview

Philosophy, science and religion are three endeavours that shape in far-reaching and fundamental ways how we think, what we value, and how we live. Public discourse, professional life, politics and culture revolve around the philosophical, scientific and religious ideas of our age; yet they and their relationship to each other are not well understood.

You will be brought up to date with the relevant scientific developments including:

quantum mechanics
relativity
cosmology
evolutionary biology
neuroscience
human origins

And the relevant theological issues including:

problem of evil
miracles
theological conceptions of creation
theological conceptions of providence
eschatology

And the philosophical tools that are required to understand the relationship between them such as:

the philosophy of science
metaphysics
epistemology
philosophy of language

Career prospects

This Philosophy, Science and Religion (Online Learning) program offered by The University of Edinburgh 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 theology or philosophy.

Others are teaching 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, however the skills of analytical, clear and creative thinking and writing, and the ability to manage projects that require significant research and to engage in constructive conversations across disciplinary and cultural boundaries are all highly sought after by employers in a diverse range of fields.

Programme Structure

Compulsory courses

Philosophy, Science and Religion 1: The Physical World
Philosophy, Science and Religion 2: Life and Mind.

Optional courses

History of Science and Religion
Mind, Matter, and Spirit
Philosophy of Religion
Philosophy of Science
Science and Scripture
Islamic Philosophy

In addition, students are able to take option courses from the online MSc in Epistemology, Ethics & Mind:

Epistemology
Ethics
Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science
Advanced Epistemology
Advanced Ethics
Advanced Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-03 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

No Attendance

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 31 other Masters in Philosophy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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100

Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in a relevant natural science (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, mathematics) or relevant humanities subject (e.g. theology, religious studies, philosophy).

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.

part-time: £14,400

Funding

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