Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) Philosophy and Economics in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
|
Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
26,500
(c. USD35,460.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
For over two and a half millennia, philosophy has formed the foundation of Western thought. It plays a vital role in shaping our comprehension of existence and how we engage with the world around us.
Philosophy equips us with methodologies to thoroughly and critically assess the underlying assumptions across all fields of study and practical endeavors.
Though philosophical methods vary, the discipline consistently prioritizes:
logical argumentation
rigorous investigation
precise reasoning
clear communication, particularly through meaningful differentiation
The University boasts a rich philosophical heritage, with notable alumni including Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton.
Edinburgh hosts one of Britain's most extensive philosophy departments, and its Philosophy Society regularly features distinguished guest lecturers.
Our curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive grounding in Western philosophical traditions while allowing for focused study in specialized areas of choice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Standard entry requirement
The standard entry requirement is:
SQA Highers: AAAAA-AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAB - ABB.
IB: 36 points with 665 HL - 34 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:
SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 34 points with 655 at HL.
IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) 92 or above with 20 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
The standard entry requirement is:
SQA Highers: AAAAA-AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAB - ABB.
IB: 36 points with 665 HL - 34 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:
SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 34 points with 655 at HL.
IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) 92 or above with 20 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
Tuition
GBP
26,500