48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Philosophy
Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it.
Philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way.
While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on:
- argument
- critical enquiry
- rigour in reasoning
- clarity of expression, including making important distinctions
Mathematics
Mathematics courses will help you develop your knowledge of pure mathematics in a formal way. They will also introduce you to ways of mathematical thinking required at university level.
As you progress through the programme, you will build a foundation in advanced mathematics, studying compulsory and option mathematics courses alongside philosophy.
Programme benefits
- Philosophy has been taught at the University since its foundation in 1583. Edinburgh was the centre of the Scottish Enlightenment and has a distinguished place in the history of philosophy.
- You will have a choice of more than 40 option courses in Years 3 and 4 in all the main branches of philosophy.
- Our world-leading academics are especially strong in philosophy of mind and cognition, language and science, ethics and political philosophy, epistemology, and the history of philosophy.
- The University has a strong historic connection to the subject, with Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students.
- Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest philosophy departments and the Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers.
- Our programme covers the basics of Western philosophy and offers you the opportunity to specialise in your areas of interest.
- The School of Mathematics has expertise in a variety of research areas, allowing you to tailor your degree to your area of mathematical interest.
- Employability skills are embedded in the mathematics curriculum and we will support you in reaching your career goals during and after your studies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Philosophy
Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it.
Philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way.
While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on:
- argument
- critical enquiry
- rigour in reasoning
- clarity of expression, including making important distinctions
Mathematics
Mathematics courses will help you develop your knowledge of pure mathematics in a formal way. They will also introduce you to ways of mathematical thinking required at university level.
As you progress through the programme, you will build a foundation in advanced mathematics, studying compulsory and option mathematics courses alongside philosophy.
Programme benefits
- Philosophy has been taught at the University since its foundation in 1583. Edinburgh was the centre of the Scottish Enlightenment and has a distinguished place in the history of philosophy.
- You will have a choice of more than 40 option courses in Years 3 and 4 in all the main branches of philosophy.
- Our world-leading academics are especially strong in philosophy of mind and cognition, language and science, ethics and political philosophy, epistemology, and the history of philosophy.
- The University has a strong historic connection to the subject, with Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students.
- Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest philosophy departments and the Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers.
- Our programme covers the basics of Western philosophy and offers you the opportunity to specialise in your areas of interest.
- The School of Mathematics has expertise in a variety of research areas, allowing you to tailor your degree to your area of mathematical interest.
- Employability skills are embedded in the mathematics curriculum and we will support you in reaching your career goals during and after your studies.
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