Master of Arts [M.A] (Philosophy (Hons))
Field of Study:
£23,530/Yr
The MA (Hons) in Philosophy is a four-year course run by the Department of Philosophy. During the degree, students will be trained in precise and effective reading, as well as clear thinking and writing required for philosophical study.
In the first two years, as a sub-honours student, they will study some of the great texts in philosophy and be introduced to the fundamental questions discussed by philosophers from ancient Greece to the present day, exploring both theoretical and practical questions. This will lay the foundations required for an Honours degree.
Alongside Philosophy, in the first year of their studies, they will be required to study at least one additional subject, sometimes two. In the second year, they will usually carry on at least one of these subjects. Find out more about how academic years are organised.
During their final two years, as an Honours student, they will focus their studies on their particular philosophical interests and will be able to choose from a wide variety of advanced options, including:
- aesthetics
- artificial intelligence and philosophy
- critical theory and critical race theory
- epistemology (the study of knowledge)
- ethical and political theory
- formal logic
- metaphysics
- philosophies of logic, mind and language
- philosophies of film, creativity, law, economics and religion
- philosophy of the climate crisis
- feminist philosophy
- texts in the history of philosophy.
Final-year students may also choose to write a dissertation on a philosophical topic chosen in consultation with teaching staff. Students can work on the dissertation for either one semester or the whole year.
The University of St Andrews operates on a flexible modular degree system by which degrees are obtained through the accumulation of credits.
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £23530 (GBP 23530) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | £28925 (GBP 28925) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should have a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution or university.
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 36 (HL 6,5,5) to 38 (HL 6,6,6 plus SL 6,6,6).
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission to this program.
- University of St Andrews does not require the GMAT or the GRE.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Postgraduate candidates will be expected to hold a good second division (2.1) or first division UK Bachelor's degree with Honours, or the overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject, or a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Typical Indian degree equivalents with first-class grades of 60% to 80% (minimum) or 7.0-9.0 CGPA, depending on the institution attended, include:
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com/BComm/B.Comm.) or Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (BCA) awarded from a recognised Higher Education, Professional or Specialist institution.
- Bachelor of Engineering/Technology, when awarded from an institute of national importance, centre of advanced study, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), or the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore.
- Bachelor of Science Engineering/Engineering/Technology, when awarded from a central university, a recognised state university, or a regional Engineering college.
Indian Institute of Engineers examinations A and B.
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Career and Placement after Course
Recent Philosophy MA graduates have entered careers in:
- non-profit organisations (including Oxfam and Charityworks)
- banking
- management consultancy
- retail area management
- local government
- government organisations (including the NHS)
- television production
- publishing
- teaching.
Some graduates have also decided to pursue academic careers, either in philosophy or in other fields.
Many Philosophy graduates go on to study in other areas, for example, law conversion courses, and teacher training.
A significant number have gone on to pursue academic careers by enrolling in Masters, and then Doctoral programmes around the world.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrews International Accommodation Award | Scholarship per student£ 1,934/Yr$1,934 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| GREAT Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 12,499/Yr$12,499 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| M.A Philosophy and Theological Studies | full time | 4 years | honours | £28925 |
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