MA (Hons) Philosophy and Psychology 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 perception of reality and how we engage with our surroundings.

Philosophy equips us with methodologies to rigorously analyze the underlying assumptions across all fields of study and practical endeavors.
Year 1 - Students explore foundational courses: Greats: From Plato to the Enlightenment, Morality and Value, and Logic 1. These modules provide an introduction to major philosophical concepts throughout history, ethical frameworks, and argument analysis. The psychology component includes Psychology 1A and 1B, focusing on fundamental psychological principles and research techniques. Year 2 - The curriculum advances with Mind, Matter and Language and Knowledge and Reality. Psychology studies continue with Psychology 2A and 2B, supplemented by Research Methods and Statistics, expanding on first-year knowledge while introducing more sophisticated statistical analysis. Year 3 - Specialization begins with mandatory Research Methods and Statistics 2 and 3. Students then select from specialized philosophy and psychology offerings, including Individual Differences, Developmental Psychology, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, and Social Psychology. Year 4 - Students choose from diverse advanced courses and complete either an independent dissertation on a philosophical or psychological subject or a coursework dissertation comprising two extended philosophy essays.