Overview

About the program

The Philosophy and Society programme of the University of Aberdeen is the only Masters’ degree in the UK that focuses on practising and applying philosophy outside the university. As well as deepening your philosophical knowledge, you will learn to engage non-academic audiences and make an impact with philosophy through unique courses and placements – whatever your area of interest or intended career.

The MLitt in Philosophy and Society develops students' core philosophical skills of conceptual analysis, textual interpretation, argumentation, research, and writing, while giving them skills and opportunities to use and communicate philosophy publicly and impactfully. Each student will forge connections between philosophy and another area, such as science, politics, education, technology, or the arts, and will build links with other disciplines, organisations, and businesses with a view to their future research and career.

Program Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme, students will have achieved:

Critical understanding of philosophical concepts, arguments, theories, and methods

Ability to apply philosophical understanding and skills to a range of social questions and problems

Ability to communicate philosophical findings to a range of audiences in spoken and written form

Experience of networking and knowledge exchange with non-academic organisations

Capacity to pursue independent research that has potential for impact

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy and Society

Readings in Philosophy and Society

Impact and Engagement in Philosophy

Philosophy and Society Dissertation

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Philosophy Liberal Arts View 16 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must normally have an Honours degree to at least 2.1 standard in an appropriate discipline or equivalent qualifications (normally a 3.0 GPA in North America)

English Language Requirements

A degree certificate showing your qualifications

A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)

Personal Statement

Tuition Fee

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International

11980 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11980 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11980 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11980 GBP per year during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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