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
- You are welcome to apply up to 18 months before your preferred start date. Actual start dates will be confirmed in the admissions documentation.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Philosophy & Ethics Liberal Arts View 252 other Masters in Philosophy & Ethics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
- 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 Fee
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International
17900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17900 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
4567 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4567 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Aberdeen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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