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.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Aesthetics
Classical Philosophy
Conceptual Engineering
Current Issues in Philosophy
Intuitions and Philosophical Methodology 
Kant
Moral and Political Philosophy in the Nineteenth Century
Origins and History of Analytic Philosophy
Philosophy of Law

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy Liberal Arts View 161 other Masters in Philosophy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for the MLitt should normally have a good first degree in philosophy, such as a UK upper Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent (or the equivalent level of pass in the SASP Conversion Diploma).
Applicants with other qualifications may be admitted on the recommendation of the Programme Director.

Tuition Fee

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International

25900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12030 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12030 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Stirling

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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