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Philosophy – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Humanities & Social Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,054 - ≈ € 16,907 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
The taught MSc in Philosophy provides an intensive grounding in philosophy, its methodology and techniques of research.
Students take six single-semester courses from a range of courses offered, and write a dissertation at the end of the second semester and over the summer. Within the range of option courses students may choose to specialise in one of five main areas where the department has particular research strengths:
* Ancient philosophy;
* Early modern philosophy;
* Epistemology;
* Ethics;
* Mind and cognition.
Alternatively, students can choose to pursue a more broad-based curriculum spanning the breadth of contemporary analytical philosophy. All students are expected to take at least one course in philosophical methods. Those students who do not have a strong background in analytic philosophy may be required to take both an introductory and an advanced course in philosophical methods.
Learning Outcomes The Philosophy MSc provides students with the training necessary to proceed to undertake research in philosophy, and ultimately to pursue a career in academic philosophy. For those not intending to follow an academic route, the study of philosophy helps to develop general intellectual abilities and enhance analytical, critical, interpretive and problem-solving abilities.
Contents
Most courses in the philosophy department are taught in small seminar groups which meet weekly. Assessment is by essays and a dissertation of between 10,000 and 15,000 words. At the dissertation stage, students are assigned a supervisor with whom they meet to plan their reading and to discuss their work.
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Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree in philosophy of at least 2:1 honours standard (UK) or equivalent - for example, at least high average B or 3.4 out of 4 (North America). Students whose first degree is not in philosophy may be considered for admission: such applicants must have achieved a high standard in their undergraduate work and provide evidence that they are capable of converting to study in philosophy. In addition to the supporting documents requested on the application form, please submit a sample of your written academic work and a personal statement.
English Language Requirements
* IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
* TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
* TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
* TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
* CPE Grade B or higher
* CAE Grade A
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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