Philosophy MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 75% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA.
A-Level Entry
AAA
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
75.35%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Studying philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way.
Philosophy:
* introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present
* shows the connections between different areas of human experience
* increases awareness of assumptions that influence your beliefs
Philosophy at Edinburgh
As the historical home of David Hume and Adam Smith, the city of Edinburgh has long been, and remains, a fitting place to study philosophy.
The University too, has a strong historical connection to the subject, counting Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Philosophy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £30,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ