MA (Hons) Philosophy and Linguistics in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

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 rigorously analyze the underlying assumptions across all fields of study and practical endeavors.

First Year - Your studies will include Greats: From Plato to the Enlightenment, Morality and Value, and Logic 1. These foundational courses explore pivotal philosophical concepts throughout history, ethical frameworks, and argument analysis. You'll also take Linguistics and English Language 1, covering language structure, diversity, evolution, and historical development. Optional courses include Philosophy of Science 1 or other electives. Second Year - You'll enroll in two philosophy courses: Mind, Matter and Language plus Knowledge and Reality. The curriculum also includes Linguistic Theory and the Structure of English along with Cross-Linguistic Variation: Limits and Theories. Additional linguistics courses are available, as well as options in related disciplines like sociology and political science. Third Year - Specialization begins. Select six courses from specialized offerings that reflect faculty expertise. Philosophy options cover major subject areas, while linguistics choices may include: Childhood Bilingualism, Language Origins and Evolution, and Prosody and Pragmatics. Fourth Year - Choose four to six additional courses from an extensive selection. Complete your degree with either an independent research project on a philosophical or linguistic topic, or a coursework dissertation comprising two extended philosophy essays.