Overview

At a Glance

Based in the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy, our research programmes in Philosophy are distinguished for research on history of philosophy, the philosophy of science (especially philosophy of biology), the history of ethics and political philosophy, and key areas of analytic philosophy: epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of language.

Careers

Recent graduates of the Philosophy programme of the University of Aberdeen have gone on to enjoy successful careers, academic and otherwise. Some graduates hold full-time academic positions, while other Masters-level graduates have successfully taken up PhD study at Aberdeen or elsewhere. In general, careers that demand and reward analytical abilities and the capacity for clear expression of ideas will suit the accomplished Philosophy postgraduate well. Academic positions by no means exhaust such job prospects.

Programme Structure

Research Interests

History of analytic philosophy

Ethics, philosophy of medicine and interdisciplinary projects in philosophy and public health

Philosophy of language

Epistemology, philosophy of mind and philosophical methodology

History of ethics and the Western tradition of political philosophy

History of Philosophy

Epistemology broadly construed

Philosophy of biology

Metaphysics of time

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-06 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in an appropriate field, or equivalent. It is preferable that you hold a Masters’ degree in the chosen area of study as well

Alongside your application form, you will need to upload the following supporting documents online:

Copies of your undergraduate and graduate degree certificates

Academic transcripts for your undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Two academic references; either the details of your referees provided on your application form or uploaded online with your application.

Your research proposal

If English is not your first language and you have not studied previously at an institution in the UK, you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in English by taking an IELTS, TOEFL or PTE academic test.

Tuition Fees

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21700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

4786 GBP / year

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Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

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

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