Overview

The Conversion in Philosophy programme from University of St Andrews is a one-year taught programme aimed at students who are interested in undertaking research in philosophy but have studied little or no philosophy at undergraduate level.

Highlights

The Stirling and St Andrews Graduate Programme was ranked the third-best Philosophy programme in the UK in the latest Philosophical Gourmet Report.

Students can choose from a number of optional modules in philosophy.

There is also an optional (not for credit) module on Basic Logic for those who wish to brush up on their logic.

Careers

Satisfactory performance on the Diploma leads to entry to the Philosophy MLitt programme.

Many previous Conversion Diploma students have gone on to further study in philosophy at PhD level – either at St Andrews and Stirling or on another equally prestigious PhD programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading Philosophy: Texts in Language, Logic, Mind, Epistemology, Metaphysics and Science

Advanced Logic

Classical Philosophy

Contemporary Epistemology

Contemporary Philosophy of Language

Philosophy, Feminism and Gender

Philosophy of Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy View 135 other Masters in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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76

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94

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 undergraduate Honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject. Applicants who have not met the required entry standards may still apply but will be required to submit a writing sample in support of their application.

If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

CV

personal statement (500 words)

two original signed academic references

academic transcripts and degree certificates

sample of your own, single-authored academic written work (2,000 words).

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Tuition Fee

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International

25900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25900 GBP per year during 10 months.
National

12030 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12030 GBP per year during 10 months.

Living costs for St Andrews

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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