MA (Hons) Philosophy and Mathematics 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 evaluate the underlying assumptions across all fields of study and practical endeavors.
Year 1- Your studies will include Morality and Value along with Logic 1, offering foundational knowledge in ethical principles and argument analysis. The curriculum also incorporates Introduction to Linear Algebra and Calculus and its Applications, providing essential mathematical techniques. Optional modules may include Proofs and Problem Solving, Greats: From Plato to the Enlightenment, or Philosophy of Science 1. Year 2- You'll explore two philosophical courses: Mind, Matter and Language and Knowledge and Reality. The mathematics component features Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations plus Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics. Additional philosophy, mathematics, or related field electives are available. Year 3- Specialization begins with course selections aligned to faculty expertise. Philosophy options cover major subject areas, while mathematics choices include: Algebra, Analysis, Complex Variables, and Differential Equations. Year 4- You'll select four to six additional courses from an extensive range and complete either a mathematics project or philosophy dissertation. The dissertation offers flexibility - either an independent research project on a philosophical theme or a coursework-based option comprising two extended philosophy essays.