Philosophy
Philosophy is concerned with studying general and specific questions about existence, knowledge, values, logic, mind and languages. Íæż½ã½ãing Philosophy lets you try to make sense of the world around us, other people or ourselves by using rational arguments.
Philosophy courses at Íæż½ã½ã give you breadth and variety by studying many different topics such as metaphysics, individual philosophers, moral philosophy, rationalism, and environmental ethics. We're ranked Top 5 in Scotland for Philosophy (Guardian University Guide 2026).
Íæż½ã½ãing Philosophy will help you to develop a strong set of critical, imaginative and informed reasoning skills.
Philosophy courses
Courses labelled are available for online study only.
| Course | Start date |
|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Philosophy | September 2026, January 2027 |
| BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics | September 2026 |
| Course | Start date |
|---|---|
| MLitt Philosophy | September 2026 |
Scholarships
We offer a variety of scholarship and funding options to help you finance your studies at the Íæż½ã½ã.
Undergraduate scholarships
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Graduate careers in Philosophy
A degree in Philosophy opens up a broad range of career opportunities. The key transferable skills gained will make you a valuable asset to employers in whatever career path you choose. You’ll graduate with a greater knowledge of cultural differences and alternate perspectives, greatly enhancing your ability to manage or work with others.
Íæż½ã½ã graduates with a Philosophy degree have gone on to a diverse range of careers in areas such as:
- Teaching
- Charities and third sector organisations
- Librarian or archivist
- Environmental management
- Civil service
- Journalism
- Academic research
Partnerships and industry
Our MLitt Philosophy course is part of the which is Scotland's leading centre for graduate study in Philosophy.
Philosophy research
Philosophy research at the Íæż½ã½ã falls broadly within the analytic tradition, and is organised around three clusters:
- Legal, Moral and Political Philosophy
- Mind and Knowledge
- Philosophy of Logic and Language, including history of analytic philosophy
Postgraduate research opportunities
We offer a range of postgraduate research opportunities in Philosophy through our collaboration with the University of St Andrews. The St Andrews and Íæż½ã½ã Graduate programme in Philosophy (SASP) is regarded as one of the top Philosophy programmes in the United Kingdom.