Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) Philosophy and Greek 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 helps us comprehend our existence, our relationship with the world, and how we engage with it.
Philosophy equips us with methods to thoroughly and critically analyze the underlying assumptions in all fields of study and practical endeavors.
Though philosophical methods vary, the discipline focuses on developing:
logical argumentation
critical investigation
precise reasoning
clear communication, including making relevant distinctions
The University boasts a rich philosophical heritage, with notable alumni like Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton.
Edinburgh hosts one of Britain's most extensive philosophy departments, and its Philosophy Society regularly features distinguished guest speakers.
The curriculum provides a grounding in Western philosophical traditions while offering flexibility to pursue specialized interests
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