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Master of Philosophy
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year research master's in Philosophy completed through an independent supervised thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Philosophy in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in philosophy in research master concepts
- Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Project Assistant
- Program Coordinator
Curriculum
- Independent research project in Philosophy guided by a supervisor
- Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
- And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree
- or its international equivalent
- In philosophy or a related subject.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification in a relevant subject, Research proposal, Two references.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
- Proposal
- Transcripts
- Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £34,860 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £45,687 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Central Area |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
| Department | Humanities and Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
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The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £34,860 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £45,687 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
12987 scholarships are connected to this program.

