Overview

The MA in Philosophy (Hons) at University of St Andrews is a four-year course run by the Department of Philosophy. During your degree, you will be trained in precise and effective reading, as well as clear thinking and writing required for philosophical study.

Careers

A degree in Philosophy will provide you with many transferable skills, making you highly employable in a wide variety of careers. A graduate in Philosophy will have the following skills:

the ability to analyse problems in a multi-dimensional way
the ability to think creatively, self critically and independently
self-motivation
the ability to work autonomously
time and priority management skills
a flexible mind adaptable to managing change.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animals, Minds and Language

Classical Philosophy

Conceptual Engineering and its Role in Philosophy

Contemporary Moral Theory

Continental European Philosophy from Descartes to Leibniz

Core Works in Continental Philosophy

Effective Altruism

Metaphysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy View 468 other Bachelors in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades: AAAB
Minimum entry grades: AABB

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAB
Minimum entry grades: ABB

IB points

Standard entry grades: 36 (HL 6,6,5)
Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31670 GBP / year

≈ 31670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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