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Master of Science - Philosophy

The University of Edinburgh

Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Last updated: 29/08/2024
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About Master of Science - Philosophy

Edinburgh has a proud and distinguished place in the history of philosophy, and has long been associated with some of the field’s most important thinkers.

University of Edinburgh's flagship MSc Philosophy degree programme offers students an excellent opportunity to enhance their learning and join a large, vibrant and supportive postgraduate community.

Edinburgh provides a broad, advanced education in philosophy, covering all the core areas of analytic philosophy:

  • Epistemology
  • Metaphysics
  • Logic and philosophy of language
  • Moral and political philosophy
The department also has particular focus in the following areas:

  • Applied ethics
  • History of philosophy, including Ancient philosophy, Islamic philosophy, and Early modern and Enlightenment philosophy
  • Meta-ethics
  • Philosophy of mind, philosophy of cognitive science and neuroscience
  • Philosophy of race and gender
  • Philosophy of science
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Master's Degree
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1 Year Master's Degree
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£13,347.00 GBP / Year
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£26,300.00 GBP / First Year
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