Philosophy

Overview

The MLitt in Philosophy is offered at University of Stirling is primarily designed for recent philosophy graduates, and serves as a preparatory year for entry to postgraduate research by giving you a firm foundation of general understanding and skills in philosophy. Those skills will give you a sound basis for philosophical research.

The MLitt is a one-year taught course delivered mainly in St Andrews by staff from both universities. After gaining the MLitt, you may progress to a PhD at either Stirling or at St Andrews. Previous graduates have also gone on to leading institutions in the UK and abroad.

On this course, you’ll benefit from excellent teaching from authoritative and knowledgeable researchers in a wide range of areas, including the history of philosophy.

Career

Many MLitt Philosophy graduates have gone on to do further study of philosophy at PhD level, some have remained within the SASP Graduate Programme, while others have moved to leading institutions in the UK and abroad.A large number of former SASP students have secured permanent university teaching positions. Please see our placement record on the SASP website.The general training in research and analytical thinking as part of this course also prepares you for a wide range of careers in various areas of public policy, public administration and governance.According to the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2021, 88% of the Law and Philosophy students felt their course has enhanced their employability.